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MISTRESS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mistress.

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Mistress - as a noun

An adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fancy womankept woman
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
loveradult femalewoman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
schoolma'amschoolmarmschoolmistress

A woman master who directs the work of others

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mistress - as a verb

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

To act or take the role of a mistress.

Example Sentences

"She was known as the royal mistress of the king."
"The mistress of the house greeted the guests warmly."
"He bought a luxurious apartment for his mistress."
"Her husband left her for his younger mistress."
"The actress was rumored to be the mistress of a wealthy businessman."
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Word Game Points

Is MISTRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mistress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISTRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MISTRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mistress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISTRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is MISTRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISTRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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