1. a woman who tempts or entices someone, especially into wrongdoing or danger

Examples

• In the myth, the temptress lured sailors to their doom with her beautiful voice.
• The novel’s villain was portrayed as a cunning temptress who manipulated men for power.
• He blamed the temptress for leading him astray from his moral path.
• The detective suspected the temptress was involved in the wealthy man’s disappearance.
• Ancient stories often feature a temptress who tests the hero’s resolve.
• She played the role of a temptress in the classic film noir.