dominatrix
Dominatrix (noun) means a woman who takes the controlling, dominant role in a sexual relationship or encounter, especially as a professional role. Example: “She worked as a dominatrix, seeing clients by appointment.”
How to use dominatrix
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woman who plays the dominant, controlling role in BDSM, often professionally.
Word forms
dominatrixed past tense, dominatrices plural, dominatrixes plural, dominatrixes singular
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Etymology
From Latin dominatrix, the feminine form of "one who rules," built on the same root as "dominate."
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What is the meaning of dominatrix?
"dominatrix" (noun) means a woman who takes the controlling, dominant role in a sexual relationship or encounter, especially as a professional role.
What is another word for dominatrix?
Other words for "dominatrix" include domina, domme.
How do you use dominatrix in a sentence?
Example: "She worked as a dominatrix, seeing clients by appointment."
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