Seductress

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Pronunciation: /sɪˈdʌktrɪs/

Definitions of seductress

noun a woman who seduces someone, typically in order to manipulate or deceive them

Example Sentences

A1 The seductress winked at him from across the room.

A2 She played the role of a seductress in the movie, captivating the audience with her charm.

B1 The seductress used her beauty and wit to manipulate those around her.

B2 As a seductress, she knew exactly how to allure and captivate her admirers.

C1 The seductress was a master of the art of seduction, using her allure to get whatever she wanted.

C2 Her reputation as a seductress preceded her, with many falling under her spell with just a glance.

Examples of seductress in a Sentence

formal The seductress used her charm and wit to manipulate those around her.

informal She's known as the seductress of the group, always getting what she wants.

slang Watch out for that seductress, she'll have you wrapped around her finger in no time.

figurative The city lights at night were like a seductress, luring in unsuspecting visitors with their beauty.

Grammatical Forms of seductress

past tense

seduced

plural

seductresses

comparative

more seductive

superlative

most seductive

present tense

seduces

future tense

will seduce

perfect tense

has seduced

continuous tense

is seducing

singular

seductress

positive degree

seductive

infinitive

to seduce

gerund

seducing

participle

seduced

Origin and Evolution of seductress

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'seductress' originated from the Latin word 'seducere' which means 'to lead astray' or 'to entice'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seductress' has evolved to refer to a woman who seduces or tempts others, often with a negative connotation of manipulation or deceit.