vampish

adjective

Definition of vampishnext
as in seductive

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  1. seductive
  2. alluring
  3. sultry
  4. vampy
Adjective
  • Reading this dense yet miraculously seductive book becomes an experience like Hans Castorp’s interlude on the mountain.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But Wainaina’s descriptions are seductive and appetizing.
    Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Rounding it all out are the alluring grounds, which span nearly a quarter-acre and come with plenty of spots for alfresco lounging and entertaining while overlooking picturesque views of the Getty Museum, Capitol Records tower, and the downtown L.A. skyline.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
  • To an ambitious and left-leaning young scholar like Harris, the clash of ideas was alluring.
    John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • Much of Little Brother’s songs are crafted by the use of samples, but Glasper’s band added a lush, sultry expansiveness to their catalog.
    William E. Ketchum III, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The floral scent then dries down to a sultry woodsy finish, featuring saffron, patchouli, amber and a touch of oud.
    Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of sultry
Adjective
  • For their outing in Italy, the two dressed up in coordinating vampy all-black looks.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The 34-year-old pop star channeled her Reputation era at The Corner Store in Soho, pairing a lace Gucci logo corset with a leather skirt and Louis Vuitton platform booties, topping off the vampy look with a more demure Ralph Lauren coat in camel.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of vampy
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