noun
- 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.