Thesaurus results for VAMPY

vampy

adjective

Definition of vampy

as in seductive

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Recent Examples of vampy The television personality was clad in a vampy all-burgundy ensemble that was playfully textural. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1994 by French editorial makeup artist and photographer François Nars, the brand arrived at a time when complexion was matte, blush was softly diffused, lips veered vampy or neutral, and eyes were super smokey. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 An InStyle editor rounds up 12 fall aura nail ideas, ranging from vampy color combinations to intricate, maximalist sets. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Hudson turned up the volume in a vampy red gown and Infinity stunned in a striking oxblood mermaid look from Louis Vuitton. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampy

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Adjective

What makes the revenge plot so seductive is the buildup more than the act itself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
In the quiet Argentinian town, the arrival of an ominous former cop and his seductive wife threatens to unravel the childhood bond between four inseparable young men.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of seductive

Adjective

Sydney Sweeney is bringing her sultry style to the Venice Film Festival.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of sultry

Adjective

Upstairs, Lila and Amisha are discussing potential targets for their follow-up attack, singling out the Betsy Ross Bridge as an alluring option.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
An enigmatic and alluring university professor (Moss) with a thing for younger men is among the local suspects, who begin to seem connected.

— Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of alluring

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