Temptress
/ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/ noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
- 2 a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive wordnet
- 3 A woman considered sexually attractive by men.
"Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century."
Example
More examples"Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century."
Etymology
From tempter + -ess.