succubus
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for succubus, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In folklore, a female demon believed to seduce men in their sleep.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From Late Latin succuba ("mythical female fiend"), from Latin succubare ("to lie under"), from sub- ("under") plus cubare ("to lie down"); shaped in Middle English to match incubus.
Full origin of succubus →Frequently asked questions
What does “succubus” mean?
The word “succubus” means in folklore, a female demon believed to seduce men in their sleep. In plain terms, a legendary female demon said to visit and seduce men in dreams.
How do you pronounce “succubus”?
“Succubus” is pronounced SUHK-yuu-buhs (/ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “succubus” in a sentence?
Here is “succubus” used in a sentence: “The medieval woodcut depicted a succubus hovering over a sleeping monk.”
What part of speech is “succubus”?
“Succubus” is a noun.
Where does the word “succubus” come from?
The word “succubus” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin succuba ("mythical female fiend"), from Latin succubare ("to lie under"), from sub- ("under") plus cubare ("to lie down"); shaped in Middle English to match incubus.