mistress
/ˈmɪstɹɪs/
Meanings
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noun
A woman who has authority or influence over other people.
- "She was the mistress of the house."
- "He was in love with his boss, who was his mistress."
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noun
A female companion who is kept by a man to whom she is not married.
- "He had a mistress in Paris."
- "She discovered her husband had a mistress."
Pronunciation
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/ˈmɪstɹɪs/
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Antonyms
cicisbeo , fancy man
Synonyms
bit on the side , comaré , fancy woman , goomah , boss , head , leader , schoolmarm
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mistressmistress , cess , less , dress , impress , press , cesspool
Variants
List of all variants of mistress that leads to same resultmistress , mistresses , mistress of ceremonies , mistresses of ceremonies
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French maistresse, from maistrer to rule.
Trivia
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The term 'mistress' has been used since the 14th century.
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The word 'mistress' is also used as a title for the head of a religious community of women, such as a convent.
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In some parts of the world, the term 'mistress' is used interchangeably with 'girlfriend' or 'lover'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mistress-servant relationship: A power dynamic where one person, the mistress, has control over another, the servant.
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Domestic Discipline: A subgenre of BDSM where the power dynamic is based on a mistress-servant relationship.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the mistress is often portrayed as a powerful and seductive figure, able to manipulate and control men. In art, she has been depicted as a symbol of desire and temptation. In music, there are numerous songs about the mistress, often focusing on themes of love, infidelity, and obsession.
How to Memorize "mistress"
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visualize
- Visualize a woman with authority and control over others. Imagine her giving orders and being obeyed.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a powerful and seductive woman.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the Old French origin of the word, maistresse, meaning 'to rule'.
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