Seductress: meaning, definitions and examples

A woman who uses her charm and allure to attract or influence men, often in a romantic or sexual manner. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context.

• She was known as a seductress, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind her.
• He couldn't resist the allure of the seductress who had entered his life.

A woman who tempts someone to do something, especially something morally wrong or forbidden. Often used with a strong negative implication.

• He fought hard against the temptress who tried to lead him astray from his principles.
• Throughout history, many have painted powerful women as merely temptresses.

Originating from mythological creatures, used metaphorically to describe a dangerously attractive woman whose beauty and charm lure men to their doom. It has a strong negative connotation.

• The siren's song was irresistible, drawing him closer despite the impending peril.
• Like a siren, she captivated everyone in the room with her enchanting presence.

A mysterious and attractive woman who leads men into dangerous or compromising situations, often with a sense of danger or doom. Often used in literature and film noir.

• In many classic detective stories, the femme fatale is a central character who complicates the plot.
• He fell for her like many men before him, unaware of the treacherous path the femme fatale would lead him down.