English Explanatory Dictionary

enchantress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman, especially an attractive one, skilled at using magic; an alluring witch.
  2. A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman.
  3. A femme fatale.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈt͡ʃæntɹɪs/ /-ɹəs/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ /ɛnˈtʃɑːntɹɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-enchantress.wav

Word forms

enchantress enchantresses enchauntress inchantress

Etymology

From Middle English enchaunteresse, from Old French enchanteresse; equivalent to enchanter + -ess.

Synonyms

beautiful woman siren sorceress vamp
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