Seductress
noun
A woman who attracts and seduces men, usually with a sexual appeal.
She played the role of a seductress in the movie.
Often appears as...
- femme fatale
- temptress
noun
A woman who attracts and seduces men, usually with a sexual appeal.
She played the role of a seductress in the movie.
Often appears as...
- femme fatale
- temptress
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sexual Connotation
Implies strong sexual attraction rather than emotional connections.
The character's seductress nature left little room for romantic development.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Offensive
Some might find it disrespectful; use cautiously to avoid misinterpretation.
Referring to her as a seductress dismayed the audience who admired her intellect.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping Alert
The word often reinforces stereotypes; be aware of the social implications.
Calling her a seductress because of her dressing style was unfair and stereotypical.
Pro Tip 1/3Sexual Connotation
Implies strong sexual attraction rather than emotional connections.
The character's seductress nature left little room for romantic development.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Offensive
Some might find it disrespectful; use cautiously to avoid misinterpretation.
Referring to her as a seductress dismayed the audience who admired her intellect.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping Alert
The word often reinforces stereotypes; be aware of the social implications.
Calling her a seductress because of her dressing style was unfair and stereotypical.
Pro Tip 1/3Sexual Connotation
Implies strong sexual attraction rather than emotional connections.
The character's seductress nature left little room for romantic development.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Offensive
Some might find it disrespectful; use cautiously to avoid misinterpretation.
Referring to her as a seductress dismayed the audience who admired her intellect.
Pro Tip 3/3Stereotyping Alert
The word often reinforces stereotypes; be aware of the social implications.
Calling her a seductress because of her dressing style was unfair and stereotypical.
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Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
Vamp. Siren. Seductress. How much more she reveals in her glare of ink than she knows. How she incarnates our desperate human need for regard, our passion to live in beauty,
Video examples
C.K. Williams: Poetry...
Vamp. Siren. Seductress. How much more she reveals in her glare of ink than she knows. How she incarnates our desperate human need for regard, our passion to live in beauty,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Tuppence Middleton
English Actress
After doing 'War and Peace,' I suddenly got lots of seductress roles. It's easy to put people into a category after you've seen them in one thing that you feel fits with them. But I'm trying to make a conscious decision to do different things.
Quote examples
Anushka Shetty
Indian Actress
The bikini scenes in 'Billa' were vital because they showed me as a seductress. I'd like to say here that outfits define a character and help an actor, say, 30 per cent, the rest depends on one's histrionic skills.
Quote examples
Karen Abbott
American Author
Female spies typically represented one of two extremes: the seductress who employed her wiles to manipulate men, and the cross-dresser who blended in by impersonating them.
Quote examples
Tuppence Middleton
English Actress
After doing 'War and Peace,' I suddenly got lots of seductress roles. It's easy to put people into a category after you've seen them in one thing that you feel fits with them. But I'm trying to make a conscious decision to do different things.
Quote examples
Anushka Shetty
Indian Actress
The bikini scenes in 'Billa' were vital because they showed me as a seductress. I'd like to say here that outfits define a character and help an actor, say, 30 per cent, the rest depends on one's histrionic skills.
Quote examples
Karen Abbott
American Author
Female spies typically represented one of two extremes: the seductress who employed her wiles to manipulate men, and the cross-dresser who blended in by impersonating them.
Example 1 of 3
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