temptress
Temptress (noun) means a woman who deliberately uses her charm or attractiveness to lure or manipulate someone. Example: “In the film, she plays a temptress who lures the detective off the case.”
How to use temptress
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA seductive woman who lures people (usually men) into doing what she wants.
A somewhat old-fashioned, often literary or cinematic term; can sound dated or loaded in everyday speech.
Word forms
temptresses plural
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In the film, she plays a _____ who lures the detective off the case.
Etymology
From tempter + the feminine suffix -ess.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
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.