noun
- women who tempt or entice others, especially into wrongdoing or unwise behavior
Usage: plural of temptress
Examples
- The novel featured several temptresses who led the hero astray.
- In classical mythology, temptresses often appeared to test heroes’ resolve.
- The detective story included mysterious temptresses with hidden motives.
- Ancient tales warned of temptresses who could corrupt even the most virtuous men.
- The opera portrayed the temptresses as complex characters with their own struggles.
- Literature is filled with famous temptresses who changed the course of history.