temptress

noun

tempt·​ress ˈtem(p)-trəs 

: a woman who tempts or entices

Synonyms of temptress

• siren

Examples of temptress in a Sentence

Greta Garbo, one of the most famous temptresses ever to appear on screen, died in 1990.

Recent Examples on the Web

Charlize Theron, who takes on the role of the temptress nymph Calypso, has leaned toward the seductive, wearing Tom Ford short-shorts on one carpet and a black Givenchy dress with a thigh-high slit on another. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

In Homer’s epic, Circe is a beautiful temptress who toys with the soldiers for pleasure. — Brent Lang, Variety, 18 July 2026

In Italian, a diavola is a dangerous, powerful woman, and likely a temptress. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 May 2026

Indeed, she is labelled with being a rule-breaker and temptress. — Lisa Z. Lindahl, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

tempter + -ess

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

temptress

noun

tempt·​ress ˈtem(p)-trəs 

: a woman who tempts