lilith

noun
UK: /ˈlɪlɪθ/
US: /ˈlɪlɪθ/

  1. In Jewish folklore, Lilith is a female demon, often associated with darkness and chaos.

    1. People say Lilith comes out at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The story of Lilith is often used to symbolize female rebellion against patriarchal norms. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lilith can also refer to a dangerously attractive or seductive woman.

    1. He thought Lilith was very beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some considered the actress a modern Lilith, alluring and mysterious. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

seductress temptress succubus demon
lilith verb

  1. To imbue something with the characteristics or symbolism associated with Lilith.

    1. I tried to lilith the room with red. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist lilith a sense of dark power in the painting. [ ] [ ]
lilith adjective

  1. Having qualities associated with the mythological Lilith, such as being alluring, rebellious, or dark.

    1. She had a lilith charm about her. [ ] [ ]
    2. The novel features a lilith character who challenges traditional expectations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lilith" in English means: In Jewish folklore, Lilith is a female demon, often associated with darkness and chaos., Lilith can also refer to a dangerously attractive or seductive woman..

The phonetic transcription of "lilith" is /ˈlɪlɪθ/ in British English and /ˈlɪlɪθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lilith": seductress, temptress, succubus, demon.

Example usage of "lilith": "People say Lilith comes out at night.". More examples on the page.