noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
2. 2
   a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive wordnet
3. 3
   A woman considered sexually attractive by men.

   "Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century."

Synonyms

All synonyms

enchantressadventuressaspasiacharmercircecoquette

Example

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"Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century."

Etymology

From tempter + -ess.

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