ADVENTUROUS


Meaning of ADVENTUROUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs ]

adjective

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown

an adventurous explorer

b. : innovative

an adventurous artistic style

2. : characterized by unknown dangers and risks

an adventurous journey

• ad·ven·tur·ous·ly adverb

• ad·ven·tur·ous·ness noun

Synonyms:

adventurous , venturesome , daring , daredevil , rash , reckless , foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence

adventurous pioneers

venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings

venturesome stunt pilots

daring heightens the implication of fearlessness in courting danger

daring mountain climbers

daredevil stresses ostentation in daring

daredevil motorcyclists

rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought

a rash decision

reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences

a reckless driver

foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense

only a foolhardy sailor would venture into this storm

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.