Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpt.rəs/
noun a woman who tempts or entices someone, especially to do something they should not do
A1 The temptress lured him in with her beauty.
A2 He couldn't resist the charms of the temptress.
B1 The temptress used her seductive powers to manipulate him.
B2 She was known as the most alluring temptress in the city.
C1 The temptress's cunning ways made her a formidable opponent.
C2 The temptress's ability to enchant those around her was unmatched.
formal The actress played the role of a seductive temptress in the movie.
informal She's known around town as a real temptress, always getting what she wants.
slang Watch out for that temptress at the bar, she's trouble.
figurative The city lights were like a temptress, luring him in with their bright glow.
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