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dominatrix

dominatrix

14 9.6
A woman who leads and controls sexual activities, often for pay
  • noun
  • /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks/
  • NSFW
translation icon : dominatrix
  • Many people are intrigued by the powerful presence of a dominatrix in the BDSM community.
  • dominatrix outfit
  • dominatrix look
  • professional dominatrix

First though, my next guest is tough but caring like a well meaning dominatrix.

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Examples

  • And I did love that dominatrix thing for a while.

  • Likewise, being auctioned that night were the services of a first-rate dominatrix, who would demonstrate her gifts on the premises later in the evening.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Once upon a time, there was a dominatrix who wanted out.

  • I spent at least one year as an internet dominatrix.

  • Would you describe yourself as a dominatrix?

  • and I hail from New York and I'm a professional and online dominatrix.

  • And this dominatrix said nothing captures attention like a whip.

  • Mostly, I'm a dominatrix.

  • As a professional dominatrix, she skillfully guided her clients' fantasies.

  • The dominatrix wore a striking outfit that commanded attention and respect.

Synonyms

mistress
vsdominatrix
142 5.5

A woman who has authority and directs the work of others

is focused on sexual domination within sadomasochistic practice rather than workplace control
dom
vsdominatrix
  • NSFW
5 9.9

A person who takes the dominant role in a sexual relationship where partners agree

is a female professional who leads sadomasochistic sexual practices
domina
vsdominatrix
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A woman who leads a household or group

is about sexual dominance in BDSM rather than household authority
dominator
vsdominatrix
1 7.4

A person or thing that has control over others

is a specific female sexual role within sadomasochistic contexts
dominative
vsdominatrix
9.6

A person who tries to control others in a group

is a specific sexual role rather than a general dominating personality

Surface Forms

dominatrix singular
dominatrices plural

Morphology

dominatrix = dominate (semi-transparent) = domin + trix

The verb 'dominate' supplies the core meaning 'to control,' but the suffix '-trix' is a non-productive Latin feminine agentive in English and the specific BDSM sense is specialized.

Etymology

The word dominatrix comes from the Latin root domin- meaning 'master', the same root you see in dominate and dominion, plus the feminine ending -trix meaning 'a woman who does something'. So a dominatrix is literally a woman who takes the 'master' or 'dominant' role, which is why the word is used for a woman who leads in sexual role-play, often professionally.