Tigress

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪɡrɪs/

Definitions of tigress

noun A female tiger

Example Sentences

A1 The tigress is a female tiger.

A2 The tigress fiercely protected her cubs from danger.

B1 The tigress stealthily stalked her prey through the jungle.

B2 The tigress's powerful roar echoed through the forest.

C1 The tigress's hunting skills were unmatched in the animal kingdom.

C2 The tigress's graceful movements captivated all who watched her.

Examples of tigress in a Sentence

formal The tigress prowled through the jungle with grace and power.

informal Did you see that tigress at the zoo? She was so majestic!

slang That tigress is one fierce mama!

figurative She tackled the project like a tigress, determined and focused.

Grammatical Forms of tigress

• past tense: tigressed
• plural: tigresses
• comparative: more tigress
• superlative: most tigress
• present tense: tigress
• future tense: will tigress
• perfect tense: has tigressed
• continuous tense: is tigressing
• singular: tigress
• positive degree: tigress
• infinitive: to tigress
• gerund: tigressing
• participle: tigressing

Origin and Evolution of tigress

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tigress' originated from the Old French word 'tigresse' which was derived from the Latin word 'tigris' meaning tiger.

Evolution of the word: The word 'tigress' has been used to specifically refer to a female tiger since the 17th century. Over time, it has become a common term to describe a fierce or aggressive woman.