adventurous

Everyday

1. Liking to try new, exciting and sometimes risky things; brave and curious. tree →
2. Full of excitement and danger: «an adventurous journey». tree →
3. New and bold, not the usual: «an adventurous menu». tree →

In the lessons

In The Wind in the Willows the shy Mole becomes adventurous when he leaves his spring-cleaning and goes to the river; Toad is too adventurous and gets into trouble. Alice is adventurous when she follows the White Rabbit. In everyday life: «Be adventurous – try a new food!» Safety: being adventurous is good, but think about danger and tell an adult where you are going.

Examples

• The adventurous girl climbed to the top of the hill. tree →
• Mole felt adventurous and set off to see the river. tree →
• We had an adventurous holiday camping in the mountains. tree →
• Be adventurous and try the curry! tree →
• The explorers made an adventurous trip across the ice. tree →
• Toad was adventurous, but also very foolish. tree →
• MANSTIN was an adventurous brave, but very kind-hearted. tree →

Note

From «adventure» + «-ous». Opposite: cautious, timid. Adverb: adventurously.