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Vixenish: meaning, definitions and examples

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vixenish

 

[ ˈvɪk.sən.ɪʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavioral traits

Vixenish describes a woman who is alluring, cunning, or flirtatiously attractive in a mischievous way. This term often implies a sense of cleverness or slyness associated with feminine charms. It is typically used to highlight a woman's ability to be captivating while possessing a teasing or provocative nature. In literature and conversation, it can carry a playful yet slightly negative connotation, as it suggests a degree of falseness in the allure.

Synonyms

alluring, cunning, flirtatious, seductive, sly

Examples of usage

  • Her vixenish smiles captivated everyone at the party.
  • He was drawn to her vixenish ways, unsure if he could trust her.
  • The character in the novel had a vixenish personality that kept readers intrigued.

Translations

Translations of the word "vixenish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vixenil

🇮🇳 नागिन

🇩🇪 füchsisch

🇮🇩 licik

🇺🇦 лисиця

🇵🇱 lisowaty

🇯🇵 狐のような

🇫🇷 renardeau

🇪🇸 zorra

🇹🇷 tilki gibi

🇰🇷 여우 같은

🇸🇦 ثعلب

🇨🇿 liška

🇸🇰 líška

🇨🇳 狐狸般的

🇸🇮 lisica

🇮🇸 refur

🇰🇿 түлкі сияқты

🇬🇪 ტყუპი

🇦🇿 tülkü kimi

🇲🇽 zorra

Etymology

The term 'vixenish' originates from the word 'vixen,' which historically referred to a female fox but has evolved to describe a clever or malicious woman. The word 'vixen' comes from the Middle English 'vixen,' derived from the Old English 'fixen,' which is a diminutive form of 'fox.' As foxes are often associated with cunning and craftiness in folklore and literature, the female form 'vixen' adopted these traits, becoming synonymous with a woman who embodies similar attributes. 'Vixenish' thus emerged as an adjective to characterize women who display these captivating and potentially deceptive qualities, emphasizing their ability to attract and manipulate through charm.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,846, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.