Succubus
noun
A demon in female form who has sex with men while they are sleeping.
In the middle of the night, he was haunted by a succubus in his dream.
Often appears as...
- haunted by a succubus
- attack of the succubus
noun
A woman who uses her sexual power to control and drain energy from men.
His ex-girlfriend was like a succubus, using her looks and charm to drain him of his energy and resources.
Often appears as...
- succubus of a woman
- like a succubus
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A demon in female form who has sex with men while they are sleeping.
In the middle of the night, he was haunted by a succubus in his dream.
Often appears as...
- haunted by a succubus
- attack of the succubus
noun
A woman who uses her sexual power to control and drain energy from men.
His ex-girlfriend was like a succubus, using her looks and charm to drain him of his energy and resources.
Often appears as...
- succubus of a woman
- like a succubus
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origin
Understand 'succubus' originates from medieval folklore and implies supernatural, mystical elements.
He researched ancient texts for stories about the succubus.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Specific
'Succubus' always refers to a female demon; the male counterpart is called an 'incubus'.
Unlike an incubus, a succubus preys on men.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Use
The term is old-fashioned and often tied to historical or mythical themes in literature.
His novel featured a succubus in an archaic setting.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origin
Understand 'succubus' originates from medieval folklore and implies supernatural, mystical elements.
He researched ancient texts for stories about the succubus.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Specific
'Succubus' always refers to a female demon; the male counterpart is called an 'incubus'.
Unlike an incubus, a succubus preys on men.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Use
The term is old-fashioned and often tied to historical or mythical themes in literature.
His novel featured a succubus in an archaic setting.
Pro Tip 1/3Supernatural Origin
Understand 'succubus' originates from medieval folklore and implies supernatural, mystical elements.
He researched ancient texts for stories about the succubus.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender-Specific
'Succubus' always refers to a female demon; the male counterpart is called an 'incubus'.
Unlike an incubus, a succubus preys on men.
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Use
The term is old-fashioned and often tied to historical or mythical themes in literature.
His novel featured a succubus in an archaic setting.
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Quote examples
Amanda Knox
American Educator
I was not aware of a ton of the stuff that was being said about me out in the world since I wasn't able to get British or American headlines from my prison cell in Perugia. But I was aware that in the courtroom, I was being called a succubus, a man-eater, 'Foxy Knoxy.
Quote examples
Amanda Knox
American Educator
I was not aware of a ton of the stuff that was being said about me out in the world since I wasn't able to get British or American headlines from my prison cell in Perugia. But I was aware that in the courtroom, I was being called a succubus, a man-eater, 'Foxy Knoxy.
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