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Word

elektra

Phoneticselek·tra

/ɛˈɫɛktɹə/

Definition

n. a person who is very attractive and has a lot of sexual power. It is a word used in art and literature to describe someone who is very appealing to others.

n. a person, typically a woman, who is exceptionally attractive and sexually desirable. Often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe a figure of intense fascination.

Examples

“The poet described her as a modern-day Elektra.”

“In the play, the protagonist is portrayed as an Elektra who captivates everyone she meets.”

“The director cast a rising star to play the role of Elektra, knowing her mere presence on screen would be enough to drive the film's narrative forward.”

Examples

simple

“The poet described her as a modern-day Elektra.”

contextual

“In the play, the protagonist is portrayed as an Elektra who captivates everyone she meets.”

complex

“The director cast a rising star to play the role of Elektra, knowing her mere presence on screen would be enough to drive the film's narrative forward.”

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