adventuresome

/əd'ventʃəsəm/

Thân thiện

An adventuresome explorer climbs a rocky cliff overlooking a lush valley.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises: Describes a person, action, or quality that is inclined to take risks, try new things, or engage in exciting and often hazardous experiences.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • She has an adventuresome spirit, always eager to explore remote parts of the world.
  • The company is known for its adventuresome approach to investing in new technologies.
  • Their adventuresome journey across the desert was filled with unexpected challenges.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "more adventuresome", "most adventuresome". While "adventurous" is more common, "adventuresome" can be used in these forms for emphasis.
  • Of all the climbers, he was the most adventuresome, attempting the most difficult routes.
• Describing Qualities or Atmospheres: Can describe an abstract quality or the nature of an endeavor.
  • The film captures the adventuresome atmosphere of the gold rush era.

Variants and Related Words

• Adventurous (adj): The more common synonym, meaning inclined to undertake new and daring enterprises. "Adventuresome" is often considered a stylistic variant.
• Adventure (n): An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.
• Adventurer (n): A person who enjoys or seeks adventure.

Synonyms

• Daring: Willing to take risks; adventurous.
• Venturesome: Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
• Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous (often used in more formal or literary contexts).
• Bold: Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

Antonyms

• Cautious: Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
• Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
• Unadventurous: Not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things.

Notes on Usage

• Formality and Frequency: "Adventuresome" is less common than its synonym "adventurous" and can sometimes sound slightly old-fashioned or literary. It is perfectly correct but used for specific stylistic effect.
• Connotation: The word carries a positive connotation of enthusiasm for challenge and novelty, though it implicitly acknowledges the presence of risk.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
   • adventurous pioneers
   • the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• adventurous