English Explanatory Dictionary

temptress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
  2. A woman considered sexually attractive by men.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-temptress.wav

Word forms

temptress temptresses

Etymology

From tempter + -ess.

Synonyms

vamp
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