lorelei
Lorelei (noun) means a woman viewed as dangerously alluring, like the legendary siren said to lure sailors to their doom. Example: “She played the lorelei in the film, drawing men into ruin with her charm.”
How to use lorelei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA seductive, dangerous woman (from German legend), or a given name inspired by the same story.
Word forms
loreleis plural
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Etymology
From the Lorelei, a rock cliff on the Rhine river in Germany said in legend to be haunted by a siren who lured sailors to their deaths.
Rhymes for lorelei
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What does “lorelei” mean?
The word “lorelei” means a woman viewed as dangerously alluring, like the legendary siren said to lure sailors to their doom. In plain terms, a seductive, dangerous woman (from German legend), or a given name inspired by the same story.
How do you pronounce “lorelei”?
“Lorelei” is pronounced LAW-ruh-leye (/ˈlɔːɹəlaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lorelei” in a sentence?
Here is “lorelei” used in a sentence: “She played the lorelei in the film, drawing men into ruin with her charm.”
What part of speech is “lorelei”?
Depending on how it is used, “lorelei” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “lorelei” come from?
The word “lorelei” comes from German. From the Lorelei, a rock cliff on the Rhine river in Germany said in legend to be haunted by a siren who lured sailors to their deaths.
How many meanings does “lorelei” have?
“Lorelei” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman viewed as dangerously alluring, like the legendary siren said to lure sailors to their doom.
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