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Mistress

noun
/ˈmɪstɹɪs/
Word Frequency: 7.3

Definitions

1.nounA woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
"(male equivalent) master"
2.nounA female teacher
"(male equivalent) master"
3.nounThe other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations
4.nounA dominatrix
"(male equivalent) master"
5.nounA woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it
6.nounA woman regarded with love and devotion; a sweetheart
7.nounA married woman; a wife
8.nounThe jack in the game of bowls
9.nounA female companion to a master (a man with control, authority or ownership)
10.verbOf a woman: to master; to learn or develop to a high degree of proficiency.
11.verbTo act or take the role of a mistress.

Synonyms

bit on the sidecomaréfancy womangoomahbossheadleaderschoolmarmkept womanschoolmistresswomangirlfriend

Antonyms

cicisbeofancy man

Rhymes With

headmistress
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