Vixen

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪksən/

Definitions of vixen

noun a female fox, typically regarded as cunning or quarrelsome

Example Sentences

A1 The vixen is a female fox.

A2 The cunning vixen outsmarted the hunter.

B1 The vixen's den was hidden deep in the forest.

B2 The vixen's sleek fur glistened in the moonlight.

C1 The vixen's agility and intelligence make her a formidable predator.

C2 The vixen's piercing gaze seemed to see right through me.

Examples of vixen in a Sentence

formal The vixen displayed impressive hunting skills in capturing her prey.

informal That vixen is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.

slang She's a real vixen, always flirting with everyone.

figurative The vixen of the group, she was always the center of attention.

Grammatical Forms of vixen

• past tense: vixened
• plural: vixens
• comparative: more vixen-like
• superlative: most vixen-like
• present tense: vixens
• future tense: will vixen
• perfect tense: have vixened
• continuous tense: is vixening
• singular: vixen
• positive degree: vixen
• infinitive: to vixen
• gerund: vixening
• participle: vixening

Origin and Evolution of vixen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'vixen' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'fyxe' which meant 'a female fox'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'vixen' has evolved from simply referring to a female fox to also being used to describe a woman who is cunning, shrewish, or ill-tempered.