temptress

noun
UK: /ˈtemptrəs/
US: /ˈtemptrəs/

  1. A woman who is very attractive and tries to make someone do something, especially something sexually exciting or something that is considered wrong.

    1. She played the part of a temptress in the school play.
    2. The ancient mariner viewed the sea as a cruel temptress, luring men to their doom with false promises.

Synonyms

siren enchantress delilah vamp

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "temptress": siren, enchantress, delilah, vamp.

Example usage of "temptress": "She played the part of a temptress in the school play.". More examples on the page.