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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSeductress
/sɪˈdʌk.trəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A woman who seduces someone, especially in a romantic or sexual context.
"The novel features a captivating seductress who ensnares the hearts of many suitors." - 2
A woman who uses her charm and allure to manipulate others.
"In the film, the seductress played a pivotal role in the protagonist's downfall."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'seductress' is derived from the Latin word 'seducere', meaning 'to lead away'. It evolved in the English language during the late 19th century, primarily used to describe a woman who entices or leads others into a desired action, often with romantic or sexual connotations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Seductress" is said worldwide
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Séductrice
Transliteration: se-duk-trees
"Elle est une séductrice qui attire tous les regards."
Verführerin
Transliteration: fer-fue-rer-in
"Sie ist eine Verführerin, die viele Männer anzieht."
Seduttrice
Transliteration: se-dut-tri-che
"È una seduttrice che sa come conquistare."
Seductora
Transliteration: se-duk-to-ra
"Ella es una seductora que atrae a todos."
Sedutora
Transliteration: se-du-to-ra
"Ela é uma sedutora que encanta a todos."
लुभावनी
Transliteration: lubhavani
"वह एक लुभावनी है जो सभी को आकर्षित करती है।"
诱惑者
Transliteration: yòuhuò zhě
"她是一个诱惑者，吸引了许多人。"
유혹자
Transliteration: yuhokja
"그녀는 많은 사람들을 끌어들이는 유혹자입니다."
誘惑者
Transliteration: yūwaku-sha
"彼女は多くの人を惹きつける誘惑者です。"
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