adventuresses
|ad-ven-tur-ess-es|
/ədˈvɛn.tʃə.rəs.ɪz/
(adventuress)
adventurous woman
Etymology
'adventuress' originates from the word 'adventure,' which comes from Old French 'aventure,' meaning 'chance, accident, occurrence.'
'aventure' transformed into the Middle English word 'adventure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adventuress' to denote a female adventurer.
Initially, it meant 'a chance or occurrence,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a woman seeking adventure or using charm for personal gain.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a woman who seeks adventure, often in a bold, risky, or unconventional manner.
The novel's protagonist is an adventuress who travels the world in search of hidden treasures.
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Noun 2
a woman who uses her charm or cunning to achieve her goals, often in a manipulative way.
She was known as an adventuress, using her wits to climb the social ladder.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 08:36