vampish

adjective

Definition of vampishnext
as in seductive

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  1. seductive
  2. alluring
  3. sultry
  4. vampy
Adjective
  • His sculptures evince a lapidary certainty even in their weird, seductive lyricisms.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Created by Kasdan, Sid & Zoey is about Sid, a seductive, sophisticated, and amoral teenager from New York, who is sent to live with a police chief and his family in the idyllic Mississippi town where his mother grew up.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • The beats are over the top, the writing is bold and direct, and Stephens is an alluring main character with a sharp tongue and an ear for dynamic pop and R&B melodies.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • Art aficionados should consider The Georgian, which boasts its own gallery and hosts late-night jazz concerts and piano jams in its sultry subterranean restaurant, The Georgian Room.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The singer, who turned 46 on July 10, rang in the milestone with a sultry bikini snap shared to Instagram on Wednesday, July 29.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of sultry
Adjective
  • Zendaya paired the bold beauty transformation with a vampy half-sheer LBD.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of vampy
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“Vampish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vampish. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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