Thesaurus results for VAMPY

vampy

adjective

Definition of vampy

as in seductive

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Recent Examples of vampy 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 For those not quite ready to descend immediately into oxbloods, blacks, and vampy winter tones, taupe offers a softer way in. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026 The look was gothic but sharp, leaning into a sort of vampy but feminine aesthetic rather than something that was true grunge. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Circled by a verdant reproduction of an enchanted forest, and dressed in a black swan-like two-piece by Ann Demeulemeester, Zardoya held the audience captive with her purring soprano and vampy stare. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampy

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As Batiba, Slate’s borderline baby voice walks a nimble line between seductive and menacing, but Manny Jacinto is the real scene-stealer as a literal baby demon.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Reframing one of literature’s most iconic heroines, the novel positions Van Tassel not as a romantic prize but as the central figure in a dangerous mystery and seductive supernatural love triangle.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of seductive

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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

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This contributed to an exodus of wealthy residents to alluring cities like Milan, Lisbon, and Dubai, which have more favorable tax systems.

— Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
Photograph courtesy Neon Movies themselves are the subject of some of the festival’s most alluring offerings.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of alluring

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