adventuress

adventuress Definition

ad·ven·tur·ess (ad ven′c̸hər is, əd-)

noun

a woman adventurer, specif. one who seeks to become rich and socially accepted by exploiting her charms, by scheming, etc.

adventuress Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

American: The ignorant British Press treated Mrs. Hayden as a common American adventuress.

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