Game
adj.energetic, resilientplayful
What it means
Willing to try something challenging, unfamiliar, or slightly risky.
Reach for it when describing cheerful readiness without promising skill or success
Leila was game for the steep route after checking the weather.
Choose between these
6- playful
up for it
casual enthusiasm among friends suits the setting
not when The phrase is too conversational for a recommendation or formal invitation.
- everyday
simple consent is all the sentence needs
not when Willing can be reluctant; game adds an upbeat readiness for challenge.
- warm
interest in new experiences is a stable personal quality
not when Adventurous can imply risk-seeking rather than readiness for this one task.
- professional
preparation and availability matter more than attitude
not when Ready may describe capability while game only establishes willingness.
- formal
someone is open to a proposal after consideration
not when Amenable sounds passive and lacks the lively spirit of being game.
- literary
the choice requires conspicuous confidence or nerve
not when Bold overstates a low-stakes experiment approached with good humor.
Said against
3- reluctant
- unwilling
- averse
It naturally appears in
3- game for anything
Milo was game for anything that kept the younger hikers included.
- game to try
The cooks were game to try a smaller menu built around local produce.
- game participant
A game participant volunteered for the unfamiliar role and asked sensible questions.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective sense: willing and ready for an undertaking opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.