1. a female villain; a woman who is the main evil character in a story, play, or movie

Examples

• The villainess in the fairy tale cast a spell on the princess.
• She played the villainess in the school’s production of the play.
• The movie’s villainess was known for her cruel laugh and dark clothing.
• Unlike the hero, the villainess showed no mercy to her enemies.
• The author created a complex villainess with understandable motives.
• In the story, the villainess was eventually defeated by the brave knight.