Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scarlet-woman
noun
/ˈskɑːrlɪt ˈwʊmən/
Definition
A term historically used to describe a promiscuous woman, often associated with a woman who engages in sexual activities for money or who is perceived as immoral.
Examples
- After the scandal, she was labeled a scarlet woman by the town.
- In literature, the scarlet woman is often portrayed as both alluring and tragic.
Meaning
The term evokes imagery of a woman who lives a life that defies societal norms concerning sexual conduct.
Synonyms
- harlot
- prostitute
- slut
- wench
