vampish

adjective

Definition of vampishnext
as in seductive

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  1. seductive
  2. alluring
  3. sultry
  4. vampy
Adjective
  • The rising Slovak star made an impression, leading a troupe of dancers for a seductive performance with all the hallmarks of a wild night down at the Moulin Rouge.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The classic villain has the ability to control plants and often controls people’s minds using seductive pheromones.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Rather than treating the tip of South America as a holding pen, Silversea has reimagined it as an alluring and deeply atmospheric destination in its own right.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Through stoicism, Nighthawks spins the dark side of American life as cool; its quiet menace is slick and alluring, and its lonesome, shadowy characters are iconic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • The sultry allure of R&B vocal stylings is steadily creeping back into the forefront of mainstream music — and that includes some of the buzziest genres around the world.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sydney Sweeney is bringing her sultry style to the Venice Film Festival.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sultry
Adjective
  • In London, Naomi Ackie laced into Dilara Findikoglu’s leather vampy dress—a perfect choice ahead of Halloween weekend.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Flowers tucked into her hair softened the look, while vampy makeup took the gothic energy to the next level.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of vampy
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“Vampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampish. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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