dominatrix

[dom-uh-ney-triks]

noun

plural

dominatrices 

1. a woman who plays the dominant role in a BDSM sexual encounter or relationship, often in a paid or professional capacity.

2. a woman who dominates, oppresses, or behaves in a dictatorial way.

dominatrix

/ ˌdɒmɪˈneɪtrɪks /

noun

1. a woman who is the dominant sexual partner in a sadomasochistic relationship

2. a dominant woman

Gender Note

See -trix.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dominatrix¹

First recorded in 1555–65; Latin: literally, “female ruler, mistress”; dominate, -trix

Word History and Origins

Origin of dominatrix¹

C16: from Latin, fem of dominātor , from dominārī to be lord over

Example Sentences

And in the just-perverse-enough “Sanctuary” from the prior year, Qualley’s ruthless, wily dominatrix wavers between vulnerability and authority in the blink of an eye.

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Her first, “Whip Smart,” chronicles her time as a professional dominatrix.

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He said that Mr Alfonso had told him that he was interested in "black dominatrix" fantasies and described fetishes involving "master-slave" dynamics.

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But all hell breaks loose when Elinor and her crew discover a chest of bondage toys and dominatrix accouterments during a particularly challenging moment in their journey.

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What Nick wanted in a partner was a wife and a dominatrix in one.

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