What does adventurer mean?
Adventurer means One who enjoys adventures..
Adventurer
/ædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.ɚ/ · noun
Meaning
One who enjoys adventures..
Definitions by Sense
- One who enjoys adventures.
- A person who seeks a fortune in new and possibly dangerous enterprises.
- A soldier of fortune, a speculator.
- A person who tries to advance their social position by somewhat devious means.
- (video games) A player of adventure games or text adventures.
Example Sentences
European adventurers found themselves within a watery world, a tapestry of streams, channels, wetlands, lakes and lush riparian meadows enriched by floodwaters from the Mississippi River.
It's a challenging game for the inexperienced adventurer, and should even give the hardened pros a bit of a run for their money.
Meanwhile, the ranks of adventurers grow, be they manic puzzle-solvers or people like me, who like to look under the Robners' beds just for the hell of it.
Word Forms
- adventurers
Synonyms for adventurer
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When Should You Use Adventurer?
Use adventurer when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for adventurer?
Common synonyms include man of action, mercenary, explorer.
What is the opposite of adventurer?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use adventurer in a sentence?
European adventurers found themselves within a watery world, a tapestry of streams, channels, wetlands, lakes and lush riparian meadows enriched by floodwaters from the Mississippi River.
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