Thesaurus results for VAMPY

vampy

adjective

Definition of vampy

as in seductive

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Recent Examples of vampy While pieces fashioned from metal, including brass and iron, are an obvious choice, the motif can also take shape in bright colors, swirling abstract glass, or more vampy furniture–see, House of Hackney’s black velvet chair. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Flowers tucked into her hair softened the look, while vampy makeup took the gothic energy to the next level. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 The look was gothic but sharp, leaning into a sort of vampy but feminine aesthetic rather than something that was true grunge. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 Circled by a verdant reproduction of an enchanted forest, and dressed in a black swan-like two-piece by Ann Demeulemeester, Zardoya held the audience captive with her purring soprano and vampy stare. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vampy

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The shoes appeared similar to the popular DSquared 2 Riri heeled sandals, which are also a sleek, seductive and rebellious style with towering heels and straps that wrap around the foot and ankle with super-thin leather ties.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Andy Warhol, working from a photograph that had appeared in a pinup magazine featuring Mat Queens, created a silk screen of Drexler as Rosa, mid-lunge, at once menacing and seductive.

— Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of seductive

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The sultry allure of R&B vocal stylings is steadily creeping back into the forefront of mainstream music — and that includes some of the buzziest genres around the world.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2026
Sydney Sweeney is bringing her sultry style to the Venice Film Festival.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of sultry

Adjective

But for me, the thought of sipping a soothingly cold drink on the porch outside my villa is even more alluring.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Like its agricultural and horticultural counterparts, the monoculture of era-defining music, TV and movies seemed alluring on the surface.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

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