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temptress

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Noun — A woman who deliberately uses her charm or attractiveness to lure or manipulate someone.

Etymology

From tempter + the feminine suffix -ess.

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What does “temptress” mean?

The word “temptress” means a woman who deliberately uses her charm or attractiveness to lure or manipulate someone. In plain terms, a seductive woman who lures people (usually men) into doing what she wants.

How do you pronounce “temptress”?

“Temptress” is pronounced TEHMP-trehs (/ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “temptress” in a sentence?

Here is “temptress” used in a sentence: “In the film, she plays a temptress who lures the detective off the case.”

What part of speech is “temptress”?

“Temptress” is a noun.

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