dominatrix
noun/ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks/
Frequency rank: #18,011 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A woman who takes a dominant role in certain adult or theatrical contexts, often associated with commanding control over others.
Example sentence
The costume designer researched the classic look of a stage dominatrix for an upcoming theatrical production.
Synonyms & related words
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