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temptress

/ˈtɛmp.trɪs/
temp · tress
Plural:temptresses
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• noun

1

A woman who entices, seduces, or lures someone, especially into romantic infatuation, danger, or moral wrongdoing.

Example

"In classic film noir, the protagonist is often led astray by a mysterious temptress with hidden motives."

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• Nearby Words

tempter
tempting
temptingly
temptress
tempura
ten
tenable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the feminine equivalent of 'tempter,' combining the verb 'tempt' (from Latin 'temptare,' meaning to feel, try, or test) with the Old French feminine agent suffix '-resse.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Temptress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/temptress
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