noun
adventuress
Adventuress (noun) means a female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.
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.
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Etymology
From adventure (verb) + -ess, after adventurer. Compare earlier governess, sorceress, etc.
Rhymes for adventuress
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What is the meaning of adventuress?
"adventuress" (noun) means a female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.
What are the different meanings of adventuress?
"adventuress" has 3 main meanings: 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.