temptress
noun/ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/
Etymology From tempter + -ess.
1
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
2
A woman considered sexually attractive by men.
- Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century.
- Synonyms
- vamp
noun — 2 senses
/ˈtɛmp.tɹɛs/
Etymology From tempter + -ess.
An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men.
A woman considered sexually attractive by men.
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