enchantress
pronunciation
How to pronounce enchantress in British English:
UK [ɪnˈtʃɑ:ntrəs]
How to pronounce enchantress in American English:
US [ɪnˈtʃæntrəs]
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- Noun:
- a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive
- a female sorcerer or magician
Word Origin
- enchantress (n.)
- late 14c., "witch," from enchanter + -ess. Meaning "charming woman" is from 1713.
Example
- 1. He is enamoured by that enchantress .
- 2. Thou wicked child , " cried the enchantress " what do I hear thee say !
- 3. As always , jack was very happy to see the enchantress librarian again .
- 4. Augliness melted away to reveal a beautiful enchantress .
- 5. But simply another of the enchantress against the trap of magic : enchantress in anger .