adventurousad‧ven‧tur‧ous /ədˈventʃərəs/ ●○○ adjective 
Examples
Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.► see thesaurus at brave2 (also adventuresome American English) eager to go to new places and do exciting or dangerous things
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- adventurous travelers
- I'm not very adventurous when it comes to trying new food.
- Le Corbusier was the most adventurous architect of modern times, always experimenting with new forms and structures.
- She was naturally adventurous and loved the wild landscape of Colombia with all its beauty and danger.
- The higher slopes are for the more adventurous skier.
- A gourmet meal does await the adventurous at nearby Keystone Resort.
- And they will be cheering you on-as we all do to those more adventurous people we know.
- Here, adventurous artists are encouraged.
- Pleats create a weird-looking smock effect, appealing to the adventurous with a touch of fashion victim in them.
- There simply aren't any adventurous women in Herefordshire.
- When it comes to shops, the most adventurous he gets is a visit to Marks and Spencer.
- Where are the adventurous programmes, the innovation, the unusual?
THESAURUS► brave
Collocations showing that you are not afraid to do things that other people find dangerous or difficult: · I think he was incredibly brave to do a parachute jump.· a brave attempt to change the system
► courageous especially written very brave – used especially about someone fighting for what they believe in, or fighting against a disease: · a courageous speech· her courageous fight against cancer
► daring brave and willing to take a lot of risks: · a daring escape from a prison camp· a daring fighter pilot· a daring thing to do
► bold willing to make difficult decisions or say what you think, even though it may involve risks: · It was a bold move to set up his own company.· She was very bold in criticizing the leadership.
► intrepid written willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places: · an intrepid traveller· We sent our intrepid reporter to find out what is happening.
► adventurous used about someone who enjoys going to new places and doing new, possibly dangerous, things: · More adventurous visitors can go skiing or snowboarding.
► fearless not afraid of anything or anyone: · a fearless campaigner for human rights
► heroic very brave and admired by many people: · heroic rescuers· Despite heroic efforts to save him, he died.
► plucky brave and determined – often used in newspapers: · Plucky Megan, aged 10, has beaten cancer twice.
Longman Language Activatornot afraid to do something new and different► daring not afraid to do something new and unusual that many people will find shocking: · When she was young, everybody thought my grandmother was terribly daring because she smoked.· a daring new production of "Hamlet"
► adventurous someone who is adventurous enjoys trying new things or taking risks: · I'm not very adventurous when it comes to trying new food.· Le Corbusier was the most adventurous architect of modern times, always experimenting with new forms and structures.
► bold not afraid of taking risks, saying what you think and making difficult decisions: · What we need is a strong leader, someone who is bold enough to make tough decisions.· He was one of the boldest and most innovative composers of his day.
not afraid to do possibly dangerous things► daring not afraid of taking risks or doing dangerous things, or involving a lot of risks: · He would often do very foolish things just to prove how daring he was.· Three inmates fled the prison in a daring tunnel escape.· It is a particularly daring stunt, involving being tied up and suspended in mid-air.
► adventurous someone who is adventurous enjoys going to new places and having new, possibly dangerous experiences: · The higher slopes are for the more adventurous skier.· She was naturally adventurous and loved the wild landscape of Colombia with all its beauty and danger.
► fearless not at all afraid of doing dangerous things, so that other people admire you: · The Comanches were great and fearless warriors.· Her fearless opposition to the military dictatorship has won admiration from around the world.
► daredevil someone who enjoys doing extremely dangerous things and taking a lot of risks: · World famous daredevil Evel Knievel will attempt to cross the Grand Canyon on a rocket-powered motorcycle.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more
1not afraid of taking risks or trying new things: · Keith on the other hand is more adventurous.· Another class that sounded more adventurous was located in Cambridge.· This should not discourage more adventurous users from looking for more exotic technology but considerations must be taken.· Alfred is much the more adventurous and assertive of the two.· One more adventurous youngster searched through some seaweed and found a crab.· New seasonal selections are added throughout the year; offering a variety of both traditional favourites, as well as more adventurous dishes.· He hopes the disabled will continue to be helped by even more adventurous designs.· Many teachers would like to be more adventurous, creative and experimental than they feel it is possible or safe to be.
► most· The most adventurous mixture of football and business came last year.· In 1919 Marconi moved into the most adventurous phase of his work on radio.· When it comes to shops, the most adventurous he gets is a visit to Marks and Spencer.· Thank you for supporting new artists over the years and for being the most adventurous and innovative of magazines.· Elaine was perhaps the most adventurous of our Wella winners.
Andy isn’t a very adventurous cook.► see thesaurus at brave2 (also adventuresome American English) eager to go to new places and do exciting or dangerous things