ac·tion-ad·ven·ture
Definition of action-adventure
: featuring characters involved in exciting and usually dangerous activities and adventures
The movie is closer to an action-adventure thriller than a journalistic account, but energetic acting and vigorous directing make it work harrowingly well on its own terms. — Christian Science Monitor, 26 Dec. 2003
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“Action-adventure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action-adventure. Accessed 20 May. 2022.
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