Definition of Enchantress

1. Noun. A woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive.

Exact synonyms: Delilah, Femme Fatale, Siren, Temptress
Generic synonyms: Adult Female, Woman

2. Noun. A female sorcerer or magician.
Exact synonyms: Witch
Generic synonyms: Occultist
Derivative terms: Witch

Definition of Enchantress

1. n. A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates.

Definition of Enchantress

1. Noun. An attractive woman skilled at using magic; an alluring witch. ¹

2. Noun. A beautiful, charming and irresistible woman. ¹

3. Noun. A femme fatale. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Enchantress

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Medical Definition of Enchantress

1. A woman versed in magical arts; a sorceress; also, a woman who fascinates. Origin: Cf. F. Enchanteresse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enchantress

enchanneling
enchannels
enchant
enchantable
enchanted
enchanter
enchanter's nightshade
enchanters
enchantest
enchanteth
enchanting
enchantingly
enchantment
enchantments
enchantour
enchantress (current term)
enchantresses
enchants
encharge
encharged
encharges
encharging
encharm
encharmed
encharms
enchase
enchased
enchaser
enchasers
enchases

Literary usage of Enchantress

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Harvard Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature by Dept. of Modern Languages, Harvard University (1895)
"'s always keeping by him the primitive weapons he used in the forest may be due to a similar reason.1 THE STAY WITH THE enchantress. ..."

2. Fraser's Magazine by Thomas Carlyle (1853)
"The constable then got into the gig, and sitting beside the enchantress triumphantly drove off the course, with Roberta in tow. cheered by the mob, ..."

3. The History of Fiction: Being a Critical Account of the Most Celebrated by John Colin Dunlop (1842)
"It is intended as a general satire on all incredible adventures, but is far inferior in merit to Feur d' Epine. malevolent enchantress, and should also ..."

4. The History of Fiction: Being a Critical Account of the Most Celebrated by John Colin Dunlop (1842)
"It is intended as a general satire on all incredible adventures, but is far inferior in merit to Feur d' Epine. malevolent enchantress, and should also ..."

5. Studies and Notes in Philology and Literature (1895)
"'s always keeping by him the primitive weapons he used in the forest may be due to a similar reason.1 THE STAY WITH THE enchantress. ..."

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