adventuress
/əd'ventʃəris/
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Definition
Noun: A woman who seeks or is known for engaging in exciting, risky, or dangerous experiences, often for personal gain or thrill. The term can carry a negative connotation, implying a woman who uses cunning or unscrupulous methods in her pursuits.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The novel's protagonist was a clever adventuress who traveled the world in search of lost treasures.
- The journalist was labeled an adventuress by her critics, who questioned her motives for reporting from war zones.
- In the old film, the adventuress charmed wealthy men to advance her social position.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a historical or literary context to describe a female character who defies conventional social roles through daring actions.
- It can be used pejoratively to suggest a woman is manipulative or morally questionable in her adventures.
Variants and Related Words
- Adventurer (n): A person who seeks adventures. This is the gender-neutral or male-specific counterpart.
- Adventurous (adj): Willing to take risks or try new experiences.
- Adventure (n): An exciting or unusual experience; a daring undertaking.
Synonyms
- Daredevil (n): A person who enjoys doing dangerous things.
- Venturer (n): A person who undertakes risky journeys or enterprises.
- Schemer (n): A person who makes secret and intricate plans, often for a selfish purpose. (This captures the negative connotation sometimes associated with "adventuress").
Idioms and Phrases
- While there is no specific idiom using "adventuress," the concept relates to phrases like:
- To live by one's wits: To survive or succeed using intelligence and cunning, often in difficult situations.
- The young adventuress in the city had to live by her wits.