Adventuress

Pronunciation: /ædˈvɛn.tʃəˌrɪs/

Definitions of adventuress

noun a woman who seeks adventure, especially a woman who seeks to gain wealth through daring exploits

Example Sentences

A1 She is an adventuress who loves to explore new places.

A2 The young adventuress set off on a journey to find hidden treasures.

B1 The adventuress bravely faced many challenges during her expedition.

B2 As an experienced adventuress, she knew how to survive in the wilderness.

C1 The adventuress's memoirs detailed her daring escapades around the world.

C2 Known for her fearless spirit, the adventuress conquered the highest peaks and deepest oceans.

Examples of adventuress in a Sentence

formal The adventuress embarked on a journey to explore remote regions of the world.

informal The adventuress loves trying out new and exciting activities.

slang That girl is such an adventuress, always looking for the next thrill.

figurative She was known as the adventuress of the group, always pushing the boundaries of what was possible.

Grammatical Forms of adventuress

• past tense: adventuressed
• plural: adventuresses
• comparative: more adventurous
• superlative: most adventurous
• present tense: adventuresses
• future tense: will adventuress
• perfect tense: has adventuressed
• continuous tense: is adventuressing
• singular: adventuress
• positive degree: adventuress
• infinitive: to adventuress
• gerund: adventuressing
• participle: adventuressing

Origin and Evolution of adventuress

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'adventuress' originated from the French word 'aventurière', which is the feminine form of 'aventurier' meaning adventurer.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who seeks adventure or engages in risky or unconventional activities, the term 'adventuress' has evolved to also imply a sense of cunning or deceit in pursuit of personal gain, especially in social or romantic contexts.