ad·ven·tur·er

ad·ven·tur·er
/ədˈvɛnʧɚrɚ/ noun, pl -ers [count]
1 : someone who likes dangerous or exciting experiences : a person who looks for adventures
2 somewhat old-fashioned : a person who tries to become wealthy or powerful by doing things that are illegal or dishonest

corporate adventurers


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • ven´tur|ous|ness — ven|tur|ous «VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. bold; daring; adventurous; rash. 2. risky; dangerous. –ven´tur|ous|ly, adverb. –ven´tur|ous|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • ven´tur|ous|ly — ven|tur|ous «VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. bold; daring; adventurous; rash. 2. risky; dangerous. –ven´tur|ous|ly, adverb. –ven´tur|ous|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • ven|tur|ous — «VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. bold; daring; adventurous; rash. 2. risky; dangerous. –ven´tur|ous|ly, adverb. –ven´tur|ous|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • ven|tur|er — «VEHN chuhr uhr», noun. 1. a person who ventures; adventurer. 2. a commercial speculator or trader …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven|tur|er — «ad VEHN chuhr uhr», noun. 1. a person who has or seeks adventures. SYNONYM(S): daredevil, venturer, adventurist. 2. a soldier ready to serve in any army that will hire him. SYNONYM(S): soldier of fortune. 3. a person who lives by his wits in… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven´tur|is´tic — ad|ven|tur|ism «ad VEHN chuh rihz uhm», noun. the urging or undertaking of a program, policy, or the like, without careful planning. –ad|ven´tur|ist, noun. –ad|ven´tur|is´tic, adjective …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven´tur|ist — ad|ven|tur|ism «ad VEHN chuh rihz uhm», noun. the urging or undertaking of a program, policy, or the like, without careful planning. –ad|ven´tur|ist, noun. –ad|ven´tur|is´tic, adjective …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven|tur|ism — «ad VEHN chuh rihz uhm», noun. the urging or undertaking of a program, policy, or the like, without careful planning. –ad|ven´tur|ist, noun. –ad|ven´tur|is´tic, adjective …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven´tur|ous|ness — ad|ven|tur|ous «ad VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. fond of adventures; ready to take risks; rashly daring: »Magellan was a bold, adventurous explorer. SYNONYM(S): venturous, venturesome. 2. enterprising; daring: »an adventurous people. 3. full of… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven´tur|ous|ly — ad|ven|tur|ous «ad VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. fond of adventures; ready to take risks; rashly daring: »Magellan was a bold, adventurous explorer. SYNONYM(S): venturous, venturesome. 2. enterprising; daring: »an adventurous people. 3. full of… …   Useful english dictionary

  • ad|ven|tur|ous — «ad VEHN chuhr uhs», adjective. 1. fond of adventures; ready to take risks; rashly daring: »Magellan was a bold, adventurous explorer. SYNONYM(S): venturous, venturesome. 2. enterprising; daring: »an adventurous people. 3. full of danger;… …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”