temptress

noun

tempt·​ress ˈtem(p)-trəs How to pronounce temptress (audio)
: a woman who tempts or entices

Examples of temptress in a Sentence

Greta Garbo, one of the most famous temptresses ever to appear on screen, died in 1990.
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Ciara is heating up the streets and the sheets with her thrilling new single as Alex Isley transforms into a temptress with her sultry new musical offering. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025 On Temptation Island, Grant developed a romantic interest in temptress Natalie, going so far as to shower with her. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Good King, who falls for the temptress, promptly follows her tip to fight a far-off battle, and never returns. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2025 The men live with a group of single women, known as the temptresses, while the women move in with a group of single men, dubbed the tempters. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for temptress

Word History

Etymology

tempter + -ess

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of temptress was in 1594

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“Temptress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temptress. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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temptress

noun
tempt·​ress ˈtem(p)-trəs How to pronounce temptress (audio)
: a woman who tempts

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