Jezebel

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛzəbəl/

Definitions of Jezebel

noun A wicked or shameless woman

Example Sentences

A1 Jezebel is a female name.

A2 In some stories, Jezebel is portrayed as a wicked queen.

B1 The character of Jezebel is often associated with deceit and manipulation in literature.

B2 Historically, Jezebel was a queen of ancient Israel known for her opposition to the worship of Yahweh.

C1 The term 'Jezebel' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a promiscuous or manipulative woman.

C2 In feminist discourse, the figure of Jezebel has been reinterpreted as a symbol of female empowerment and resistance against patriarchal norms.

Examples of Jezebel in a Sentence

formal According to biblical stories, Jezebel was a queen of Israel known for her wicked ways.

informal I heard that Jezebel is the new girl in school who loves causing drama.

slang Don't be such a Jezebel and try to manipulate the situation to your advantage.

figurative Her seductive charm and manipulative tactics earned her the reputation of a modern-day Jezebel.

Grammatical Forms of Jezebel

• past tense: Jezebelled
• plural: Jezebels
• comparative: more Jezebel
• superlative: most Jezebel
• present tense: Jezebels
• future tense: will Jezebel
• perfect tense: have Jezebelled
• continuous tense: is Jezebelling
• singular: Jezebel
• positive degree: Jezebel
• infinitive: to Jezebel
• gerund: Jezebelling
• participle: Jezebelled

Origin and Evolution of Jezebel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'Jezebel' originates from the biblical character Queen Jezebel, who was the wife of King Ahab in the Old Testament.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a wicked or immoral woman, the term 'Jezebel' has evolved to also encompass traits such as seductiveness, cunning, and manipulation in a negative connotation.