delilah

/dɪˈlaɪə/ or /dɛˈlaɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

A seductive or alluring woman; a femme fatale.

“She was the quintessential delilah, luring men into her trap with her charms.”

2. proper noun

In the Bible, the wife of Samson, who tricked him into revealing the secret of his strength.

“In the biblical story, Delilah’s deceitful nature led to the downfall of Samson.”

3. proper adjective

Related to or characteristic of Delilah.

“The Delilah complex refers to a psychological phenomenon where women manipulate men to get what they want.”

Synonyms

  • femme fatale
  • siren

Antonyms

  • unattractive woman
  • virtuous woman