ADVENTUROUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

Example: adventurous pioneers; the risks and gains of an adventuresome economy

Synonyms

Adventurous, Adventuresome

Antonyms

Unadventurous

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "adventurous" comes from Old French aventuros, which comes from Middle English aventurous. Many other languages have similar words:

  • French: aventureux

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.

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