vampish

adjective

Definition of vampishnext
as in seductive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vampish
  1. seductive
  2. alluring
  3. sultry
  4. vampy
Adjective
  • Warrior Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel but faces an even greater challenge after encountering Grendel's seductive mother, leading to tragic consequences decades later.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Perhaps, then, what captivates us is a kind of redemption story—the seductive idea that technology can not only repair nature but absolve us for having degraded it.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Enter their noisy yet impossibly chic upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Norton) and Pína (Penélope Cruz), who make an alluring proposition that forces Joe and Angela to reevaluate their relationship.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • Think outfits that cleverly combine the sultry relaxation of resortwear with the maximalist slinkiness of cocktail attire.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Or that Penélope Cruz’s sultry chilliness would jibe with either her male counterparts or Wilde’s diary-of-a-mad-housewife interpretation of a brittle, eager-to-impress woman brimming with creative frustration.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Definition of sultry
Adjective
  • Standouts this summer include Toteme’s minimalist sandal (a recurring bestseller), Alaïa’s padded take in a rich teal, and Gucci’s vampy red style.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • Tucking her rich brunette locks behind her ears allowed for the vampy lip and diamond earrings to shine.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of vampy
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“Vampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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