English Explanatory Dictionary

adventuress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.
  2. A woman of doubtful reputation or suspected character who pursues personal advancement, especially by sexual means; a demirep.
  3. A female varietist.

Pronunciation

/ədˈvɛntʃəɹɪs/

Word forms

adventuress adventuresses adventureress

Etymology

From adventure (verb) + -ess, after adventurer. Compare earlier governess, sorceress, etc.

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