adventuress

American  

[ad-ven-cher-is] / ædˈvɛn tʃər ɪs /

noun

1. a woman who schemes to win social position, wealth, etc., by unscrupulous or questionable means.

2. a woman who is an adventurer.

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adventuress British  

/ ədˈvɛntʃərɪs /

noun

1. a woman who seeks adventure, esp one who seeks success or money through daring exploits

2. a woman who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means

3. a speculator

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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

"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

Here she is a tawny adventuress with a butterscotch mane leading a brace of donkeys along a Sicilian dirt path in Steven Meisel’s images for some long forgotten Dolce & Gabbana campaign.

From New York Times • May 14, 2016

“And we also suspect caves and bandits,” Louise knew exactly the effect this would have on Grace, the adventuress.

From The Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong Peg of Tamarack Hills by Garis, Lillian