adventuresome en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- ədven'chərsəm rhotic
- /ədˈvɛntʃəɹsəm/ rhotic
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- /ədˈvɛntʃəsəm/ non-rhotic
Etymology
From adventure + -some.
Meanings
-
Characterised or marked by adventure.
Life is more adventuresome with you!
-
Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.
Plans for the sestercentennial will be informed by values that are central to the College’s mission—a vital engagement with the liberal arts, a profound sense of place, enduring fellowship, and an adventuresome spirit.
2015 November 16, Susan J. Boutwell, “Planning Begins for College’s 250th Celebration”, in Dartmouth College, archived from the original on 03 Jul 2022:GWM-30's sks travel companion -- must be adventuresome & self-supporting.
1985 April 6, “1 Way Trip to Greek Islands (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 11:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most adventuresome | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more adventuresome | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
unadventuresome · adventuresomeness · adventuresomely
Synonyms
Translations (3)
mi mātātoa (prone or willing to undertake adventures) · pt aventureiro (prone or willing to undertake adventures) · fi seikkailunhaluinen (prone or willing to undertake adventures)