B2adjectivetravelpsychology
US/ədˈven.tʃər.əs/
UK/ədˈven.tʃər.əs/
willing to try new, exciting or slightly dangerous things
In context
My brother is more adventurous than I am and loves climbing mountains.
We were feeling adventurous, so we tried the spiciest dish on the menu.
She took an adventurous trip across Asia with only a small backpack.
Words that go with adventurous
verb + adjective
- feel adventurousIf you feel adventurous, try the local street food.
adjective + noun
- adventurous spiritHer adventurous spirit took her to dozens of countries.
- adventurous eaterHe is not an adventurous eater and avoids new dishes.
- adventurous travelerAdventurous travelers often avoid the usual tourist routes.
adverb + adjective
- more adventurousBe more adventurous with your cooking this week.
- adventurous enoughAre you adventurous enough to try bungee jumping?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is an adventure person.Correct: He is an adventurous person.