adventurous
gb/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/ us/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/
B1
English
~ 8500
kalandvágyó, vállalkozó szellemű, kalandos, merész, avantgárd, kísérletező
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is adventurous
She’s always been adventurous and loves trying new hobbies.
Mindig is kalandvágyó volt, és szeret új hobbikat kipróbálni.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you could move abroad for a year.
Ha kalandvágyónak érzed magad, akár külföldre is költözhetnél egy évre.
My grandfather may be old, but he’s surprisingly adventurous.
Only the most adventurous students signed up for the exchange program.
He’s not very adventurous when it comes to his career, but he travels a lot.
Learner examples
My sister is very adventurous and travels alone.
A nővérem nagyon kalandvágyó, és egyedül is szokott utazni.
I feel adventurous today, so I want to try something new.
Ma kalandvágyó kedvemben vagyok, ezért szeretnék kipróbálni valami újat.
He is not adventurous; he likes to stay at home.
Young people are often more adventurous than older people.
She is an adventurous person who enjoys new places.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"He is very adventure"* instead of *"He is very adventurous"*. Remember that *adventure* is a noun and *adventurous* is an adjective. Spelling is also tricky: it is *adventurous*, not *adventerous* or *adventureous*.
Meaning
willing to try new or risky things
Collocations
adventurous person
|adventurous traveler
|adventurous child
|adventurous spirit
|adventurous eater
|feel adventurous
Synonyms
adventurous (base form; used here to reinforce the core personality sense)
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daring (suggests more boldness and willingness to face danger, not only new experiences)
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open-minded (focuses on accepting new ideas, not necessarily on risk or excitement)
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bold (stronger and more general; can sound more serious or brave than 'adventurous')
Antonyms
cautious (describes someone who avoids risk and prefers safety)
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conservative (describes someone who prefers traditional, familiar things and avoids change)
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timid (emphasizes shyness and fearfulness about new or risky experiences)
Themes
personality
|travel
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
liking to try new or a little risky things, and not being afraid of change or the unknown
Describing a person who likes to try new, different, or slightly risky experiences and is not afraid of change or the unknown.
B1
2
kalandos
B1
Usage pattern:
an adventurous [activity]
They chose the most adventurous route up the mountain.
A legkalandosabb útvonalat választották a hegyre felfelé.
It was an adventurous trip, with long hikes and camping in the rain.
Kalandos utazás volt, hosszú túrákkal és esőben kempingezéssel.
Starting a company with no savings is an adventurous plan.
The documentary follows an adventurous journey across the desert.
For a first date, bungee jumping might be a bit too adventurous.
Learner examples
We went on an adventurous holiday in the jungle.
Kalandos nyaraláson voltunk a dzsungelben.
Climbing that high mountain was very adventurous for us.
Annak a magas hegynek a megmászása nagyon kalandos élmény volt számunkra.
I think this project is too adventurous for a small team.
That movie shows an adventurous journey around the world.
Taking an adventurous route, they drove through many small villages.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *adventurous* only for people and forget it can also describe activities or plans (e.g. *"We did an adventurous trip"* is correct). They may also overuse *dangerous* where *adventurous* is better, because *adventurous* suggests challenge and excitement, not serious danger.
Meaning
involving risk or excitement
Collocations
adventurous trip
|adventurous journey
|adventurous vacation
|adventurous plan
|adventurous route
|adventurous project
Synonyms
risky (focuses more on danger and the chance of something bad happening, not just excitement)
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exciting (general word for strong interest or emotion; does not always suggest risk or difficulty)
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daring (emphasizes that the activity needs courage because it is brave or risky)
Antonyms
safe (describes an activity that has very little or no risk)
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boring (describes an activity that has little excitement or interest)
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conventional (describes an activity or plan that is very normal and not unusual or challenging)
Themes
travel
|activities
|risk
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
describing an activity or plan that is very exciting or a bit risky
Describing an activity, plan, or experience that includes an unusual amount of excitement, risk, or challenge.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
an adventurous [design/style/menu/idea]
The chef is known for his adventurous menu and bold flavor combinations.
A séf merész étlapjáról és bátor ízkombinációiról ismert.
Her adventurous use of color makes the paintings unforgettable.
Merész színhasználata felejthetetlenné teszi a festményeket.
It’s an adventurous design for a public building, and some people find it shocking.
The festival features adventurous music that mixes jazz, rock, and electronic sounds.
For a corporate logo, this concept might be a bit too adventurous.
Learner examples
The restaurant has an adventurous menu with many new dishes.
Az étteremnek merész étlapja van, sok új étellel.
He likes very adventurous clothes with strong colors.
Nagyon merész ruhákat szeret, erős színekkel.
Their new building is tall and has an adventurous design.
The band plays adventurous music that is not traditional.
Some people do not like his adventurous ideas for the project.
Common mistake:
Learners may think *adventurous* only relates to physical activity or travel. In this sense it can also describe creative choices in art, design, or food. In these contexts, *adventurous* means bold and original, not necessarily risky in a physical way.
Meaning
creatively bold or non-traditional
Collocations
adventurous design
|adventurous style
|adventurous menu
|adventurous flavors
|adventurous music
|adventurous idea
Synonyms
innovative (focuses on being new and original, especially in a positive, practical way)
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experimental (emphasizes testing new methods or styles that may or may not succeed)
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bold (general word for strong, striking choices; does not always mean creative or new)
Antonyms
traditional (follows old styles and customs instead of trying new things)
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conservative (avoids change and prefers safe, familiar styles and ideas)
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conventional (stays within normal, widely accepted ways of doing things)
Themes
creativity
|art
|food
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
describing style, ideas, or design that are very new, bold, and different from the usual way
Describing art, ideas, designs, or choices that are unusually bold, imaginative, and not limited by traditional rules or normal expectations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adventurous
IPA
GB/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/
US/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/
Syllables & stress
ad - ven - tur - ous (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: adventurous
Word family
Core family
adventure
noun A2
adventurer
noun B1
Related words
adventurously
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unadventurous
adjective
Advanced or less common
adventurousness
noun
Expressions
adventurous eater
1/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs ˈitɚ/
fixed phrase
person who tries unusual foods
someone who likes to try new or strange foods
Examples
- You have to be an adventurous eater to enjoy some of the local street food.
- She’s such an adventurous eater that she’ll order whatever she’s never heard of.
- I used to be picky, but living abroad turned me into an adventurous eater.
adventurous side
2/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
side of you that seeks adventure
the part of your personality that likes new and risky things
Examples
- Traveling alone helped her discover her adventurous side.
- He usually seems quiet, but his friends know he has an adventurous side.
- Trying scuba diving was a way for him to show his adventurous side.
adventurous spirit
3/ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
personality that seeks new experiences
a way of thinking or feeling that loves new and maybe risky experiences
Examples
- Her adventurous spirit took her to every continent before she turned thirty.
- The company is looking for people with an adventurous spirit and fresh ideas.
- His adventurous spirit often gets him into interesting situations.
be adventurous with
4/bˈi ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
make bold choices about something
to make bold or unusual choices about something, instead of choosing the normal or safe thing
Examples
- Don’t be afraid to be adventurous with your clothing this summer.
- The architect was very adventurous with the use of glass in the building.
- You can be adventurous with the toppings and add anything you like.
feel adventurous
5/fˈil ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/
fixed phrase
be in the mood for adventure
to be in a mood where you want to try new or a little risky things
Examples
- If you feel adventurous, you should try the spicy noodles.
- I was feeling adventurous, so I booked a last-minute flight.
- On days when she feels adventurous, she takes the train to a town she has never seen.
for the more adventurous
6/fɚ ðə mˈɔɹ ædvˈɛnt͡ʃɚəs/
fixed phrase
option aimed at risk-lovers
used to introduce an activity or choice that is good for people who like challenge or risk
Examples
- For the more adventurous, there’s a bungee-jumping platform at the top of the cliff.
- The menu includes simple dishes and, for the more adventurous, grilled octopus.
- For the more adventurous, the longer trail continues up to the glacier.