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Meaning of mistress

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mistress

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪstɹɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership

    Example: (male equivalent) master

    Synonyms:bossheadleader
  2. A female teacher

    Example: (male equivalent) master

    Synonyms:schoolmarm
  3. The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations

    Synonyms:bit on the sidecomaréfancy womangoomah
    Antonyms:cicisbeofancy man
  4. A dominatrix

    Example: (male equivalent) master

verb

Definitions

  1. Of a woman: to master; to learn or develop to a high degree of proficiency.

  2. To act or take the role of a mistress.