Seductress vs. Seductive — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Seductress and Seductive

A woman who seduces. See Usage Note at -ess.

Tempting and attractive; enticing

A seductive voice

A woman skilled in and practiced at seduction.

The sirens were seductresses who lured many sailors to their doom.

Tending to seduce; alluring

Seductive lingerie.

The seductive smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.

A woman who seduces.

Even though she didn't think of herself as a seductress, her effect on men showed she was one.

Attractive, alluring, tempting.

Evil is said to be seductive, which is one reason why people do what they know they shouldn't.

A woman who seduces; a female seducer.

Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer.

This may enable us to understand how seductive is the influence of example.

Tending to entice into a desired action or state