
Temptress
Gender Specific
The term is exclusively used for women, often implying a deliberate allure towards men.
The new film features a classic temptress character who entices the hero.
Negative Connotation
It suggests a moral judgement, indicating that seduction is used for manipulation or harm.
The queen was unfairly labeled a temptress for her charming influence over the king.
Literary Use
Often found in literature to describe a female character who is dangerously attractive.
She played the role of a temptress, much like the fabled sirens of Greek mythology.
Compare with
CharmCoquetteEnchantressFlirtSeductressSirenTeaserVixen
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