Seductress: meaning, definitions and examples
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seductress
[ sɪˈdʌktrəs ]
attractive woman
A seductress is a woman who uses her charm and beauty to seduce and manipulate others, often for personal gain or power. She is skilled in the art of seduction and knows how to captivate and entice those around her.
Synonyms
femme fatale, siren, temptress
Examples of usage
- She played the role of the seductress, luring him in with her enchanting smile.
- The seductress used her feminine wiles to get what she wanted.
Translations
Translations of the word "seductress" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sedutora
🇮🇳 प्रलोभिका
🇩🇪 Verführerin
🇮🇩 penggoda
🇺🇦 спокусниця
🇵🇱 uwodzicielka
🇯🇵 誘惑者
🇫🇷 séductrice
🇪🇸 seductora
🇹🇷 baştan çıkarıcı kadın
🇰🇷 유혹하는 여자
🇸🇦 المغرية
🇨🇿 svůdnice
🇸🇰 zvodkyňa
🇨🇳 诱惑者
🇸🇮 zapeljivka
🇮🇸 tælandi kona
🇰🇿 азғырушы әйел
🇬🇪 მაცდური ქალი
🇦🇿 yoldan çıxaran qadın
🇲🇽 seductora
Word origin
The term seductress dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the word seduce, which comes from the Latin word 'seducere' meaning 'to lead astray'. Throughout history, seductresses have been portrayed in literature, art, and media as femme fatales who use their allure to manipulate men. The concept of the seductress reflects societal views on femininity, power, and sexuality.
See also: seduce, seducer, seducing, seduction, seductive, seductively, seductiveness.