adventuress
Americannoun
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a woman who schemes to win social position, wealth, etc., by unscrupulous or questionable means.
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a woman who is an adventurer.
noun
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a woman who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits
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a woman who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means
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a speculator
Gender
What's the difference between adventuress and adventurer? See -ess.
Etymology
Origin of adventuress
First recorded in 1745–55; adventur(er) + -ess
Example Sentences
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"From the outset, Camilla was suspicious about the adventuress from Los Angeles," he claimed to the outlet.
From Fox News • Feb. 14, 2022
Generation Xers know her as a late-'70s adventuress played by Pamela Sue Martin who wore pantsuits and high-necked baggy coats.
From Salon • Oct. 9, 2019
Moana even had its Polynesian princess, a naval adventuress, attempt to renounce her royal status, Simba-style.
From Slate • Nov. 16, 2018
Although Maria’s two older sisters and younger brother have seats on the board, Maria, a writer and self-described adventuress and explorer, has the final word.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2016
She was an adventuress, big hearted, keen of brain—but an adventuress.
From Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
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