jezebel

/ˈdʒɛzəbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman regarded as being arrogant, pretentious, and domineering.

“Her jezebel attitude at the office meeting was met with disapproval from her coworkers.”

2. noun

A woman who is considered to be a seductress or a temptress, especially one who is seen as immoral or promiscuous.

“In the novel, the character of Jezebel was portrayed as a cunning and alluring woman with a dark past.”

Synonyms

  • femme fatale
  • harlot
  • siren

Antonyms

  • matriarch
  • matron