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
  • 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
  • These four movies are among the more alluring new options this November.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Hailey Bieber and Mariah the Scientist used textured bra tops to anchor their alluring ensembles.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • Makeup artist Ariel Tejada gave Kardashian’s eyes a seriously sultry treatment.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sultry
Adjective
  • This gloss is powered by a blend of botanical oils like jojoba and sweet cherry oil that protect the skin barrier on the lips and comes in eight shades, including nude and pink hues along with deep, vampy browns and purples.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 2 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of vampy
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