avontuurlijker

Avontuurlijker is a Dutch comparative adjective meaning more adventurous or more inclined toward adventure. It is formed from the adjective avontuurlijk (adventurous) with the comparative suffix -er. The base avontuurlijk itself derives from avontuur (adventure) plus the adjectival suffix -lijk.

Usage and meaning

Avontuurlijker is used to compare two or more subjects in terms of their adventurousness. It implies a greater willingness to seek new experiences, take risks, or engage in bold activities. The word can apply to people, plans, trips, or experiences. For example, a reis (trip) can be avontuurlijker than another, or iemands houding can be avontuurlijker than iemand anders’.

Grammar and inflection

Avontuurlijker follows standard Dutch adjective comparison rules. The related superlative is avontuurlijkst. It is used attributively before a noun or predicatively in a sentence: “Deze reis is avontuurlijker dan de vorige” or “De reis was avontuurlijker uitgevoerd.”

Related terms

Avontuurlijk (adventurous) is the positive form, and avontuurlijkst is the superlative. Other related words derive from avontuur (adventure) and describe adventurous behavior, planning, or attitudes.

See also

Dutch adjectives, comparative forms, adventure-related vocabulary, etymology of avontuur.