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adventuress.

A female adventurer; a woman who seeks adventure.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ədˈvɛntʃəɹɪs/UK
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

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