dominatrix

noun

do·mi·na·trix ˌdä-mi-ˈnā-triks

plural dominatrices ˌdä-mi-ˈnā-trə-sēz

-nə-ˈtrī-sēz

also dominatrixes

: a woman who physically or psychologically dominates her partner in a sadomasochistic encounter

broadly : a dominating woman

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The dominatrixes are, like his drug use, part of an effort to keep himself from feeling too much or thinking about the things that are upsetting him. —

Adelle Waldman, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024 The model also told the publication that her fashion inspiration ranges from ‘50s pin-up stars to dominatrixes. —

Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 Madonna breaks from the bright colors and religious iconography for a look that's something akin to a pirate dominatrix. —

EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024 On the show, Giamatti plays U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades Jr., the antagonist to Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod, Wong had a recurring role as Troy, a dominatrix visited by Giamatti’s character. —

Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dominatrix