Words of Positivity
Browse the A to Z index4,633 ENTRIES

Adventuresome

adj.energetic, hopefulwarm

What it means

Willing and eager to try unfamiliar experiences with some uncertainty.

Reach for it when praising openness to novelty where a little risk is part of the appeal

The adventuresome class chose the unmarked nature trail with a guide.

Choose between these

6
  • everyday

    adventurous

    the familiar direct adjective fits the audience

    not when Adventurous can describe an event or flavor, while adventuresome usually describes a disposition.

  • everyday

    bold

    confident willingness to act is what matters

    not when Bold action may pursue a familiar goal rather than exploration.

  • warm

    curious

    desire to discover is stronger than appetite for risk

    not when Curiosity can remain observational and never become an adventure.

  • warm

    daring

    courage in the face of meaningful risk is central

    not when Daring says little about curiosity or enjoyment of new experience.

  • formal

    intrepid

    fearlessness during difficult exploration deserves strong praise

    not when Intrepid overstates someone merely willing to sample something new.

  • literary

    venturesome

    willingness to take chances suits a slightly elevated tone

    not when Venturesome can feel old-fashioned in casual praise.

Said against

3
  • cautious
  • timid
  • conventional

It naturally appears in

3
  • adventuresome spirit

    Her adventuresome spirit led the group to learn winter camping.

  • adventuresome traveler

    The adventuresome traveler used local trains instead of the guided coach.

  • adventuresome choice

    Ordering the bitter melon was an adventuresome choice for the young cook.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.