noun

Jezebel

JEH-zuh-behl

Jezebel (noun) means a scheming, shameless, or manipulative woman (from the biblical queen of the same name). Example: “The tabloids painted her as a jezebel who destroyed the marriage.”

noun

A scheming, shameless, or manipulative woman (from the biblical queen of the same name).

"The tabloids painted her as a jezebel who destroyed the marriage."

"He called his ex a jezebel, though the story was more complicated than that."

How to use Jezebel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn insulting label for a woman seen as deceitful or immoral, drawn from a Bible story.

When to use it

A loaded, judgmental term — mostly found in older or dramatic writing rather than everyday speech.

Word forms

Jezebels plural

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Etymology

From the biblical Queen Jezebel, a Phoenician princess in the Old Testament portrayed as leading Israel into idol worship.

Rhymes for Jezebel

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jezebel” mean?

The word “Jezebel” means a scheming, shameless, or manipulative woman (from the biblical queen of the same name). In plain terms, an insulting label for a woman seen as deceitful or immoral, drawn from a Bible story.

How do you pronounce “Jezebel”?

“Jezebel” is pronounced JEH-zuh-behl (/ˈd͡ʒɛzəˌbɛl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jezebel” in a sentence?

Here is “Jezebel” used in a sentence: “The tabloids painted her as a jezebel who destroyed the marriage.”

What part of speech is “Jezebel”?

“Jezebel” is a noun.