enchantress

en·chant·ress

noun \in-ˈchan-trəs, en-\

Definition of ENCHANTRESS

1

: a woman who practices magic : sorceress

2

: a fascinating or beautiful woman

Examples of ENCHANTRESS

1. <when misfortune occurred, it was not uncommon for some unpopular woman of the village to be branded an enchantress>
2. <Scarlett O'Hara is one of literature's most celebrated enchantresses.>

First Known Use of ENCHANTRESS

14th century

Related to ENCHANTRESS

Synonyms: witch, hag, hex, sorceress

Related Words: charmer, conjurer (or conjuror), enchanter, necromancer, voodoo, voodooist; magician, sorcerer, warlock, wizard

Near Antonyms: bag, dog, frump; crone, hag, horror, witch; gorgon, monster

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