temptress
/ˈtemptrəs/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɛmptrɪs] /ˈtemptrəs/ (ame, ipa) · [tˈɛmptrɪs] /ˈtem(p)-trəs How to pronounce temptress (audio)/ (ame, mw)
temptress — noun
- temptresssingular
- temptressesplural
1. a woman known for deliberately using her physical appearance and charm to attrac
a woman known for deliberately using her physical appearance and charm to attract and influence men, often persuading them to do things they would not normally choose to do.
Vikram's brother warned him the new neighbour was a temptress who broke up two marriages.
temptress who broke up two marriages — consequence pattern
In the novel, the temptress flatters Matthew, tricking him into abandoning his family.
flatters + tricks + abandons — deliberate manipulation
Chidi laughed when friends called his date a temptress for talking him into needless suits.
Adina played the temptress at the party, flirting and luring a man from his date.
The critic called the actress a temptress whose roles used beauty to trap wealthy men.
- seductress
more direct about the act of seduction itself; while a temptress lures, a seductress actively persuades someone into a sexual encounter
- femme fatale
from French; emphasises the dangerous, destructive aspect of the archetype, common in film noir and crime fiction
- siren
mythological origin; someone whose appeal is irresistible yet leads to harm, like the creatures in Greek myths
- enchantress
suggests magical or supernatural power over others, often used in fantasy or fairy-tale contexts
- prude
a person who is overly modest or disapproving of sexual matters, the opposite attitude of a temptress
- wallflower
a shy person who avoids attention, unlike a temptress who actively draws it
文法句型
a/the temptress
described as a temptress
play the temptress
用法筆記
Often used in literary, cinematic, or dramatic contexts rather than casual conversation. The word carries a mildly disapproving or judgmental tone. The masculine equivalent, 'tempter,' is much less common.