villainess

[US]/[ˈvɪlənəs]/
[UK]/[ˈvɪlənəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A female villain; a woman with evil or wicked intentions.; A woman who acts in a wicked or unscrupulous way.; A wicked or evil woman, often used in fiction.

Phrases & Collocations

classic villainess

a ruthless villainess

villainess archetype

be a villainess

the villainess laughed

villainesses abound

villainess role

playing a villainess

the scheming villainess

villainess persona

Example Sentences

the protagonist's rival was a cunning villainess with a hidden agenda.

she played the role of a charming villainess with remarkable skill.

the villainess schemed to steal the throne from the rightful heir.

despite her villainess persona, she showed moments of vulnerability.

the audience hissed at the villainess's cruel actions on stage.

the story explored the villainess's tragic backstory and motivations.

she was a classic villainess, driven by jealousy and ambition.

the villainess delivered a scathing monologue, revealing her true intentions.

the film featured a complex villainess with surprising depth.

the villainess's manipulative tactics were evident throughout the novel.

he underestimated the villainess, a grave mistake he would soon regret.

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