1. plural of adventuress; women who seek exciting or dangerous experiences
2. women who use questionable means to gain wealth or social position
Usage: dated; often disapproving

Examples

• The novel featured two adventuresses who traveled across continents in search of treasure.
• Victorian literature often portrayed adventuresses as morally ambiguous characters.
• These brave adventuresses climbed mountains that few had ever attempted.
• The wealthy widow was warned about adventuresses who might try to exploit her generosity.
• Historical accounts describe adventuresses who disguised themselves as men to join expeditions.
• The adventuresses faced numerous dangers during their journey through the jungle.