temptress (plural temptresses) 1  An alluring woman who seduces or exploits men. 2  A woman considered sexually attractive by men. Marilyn Monroe, the iconic temptress of the 20th century.
Sarcasm is difficult to understand when crossing any language barrier, but yes it is a popular stereotype that the Germans have little sense of humour. I work with several german clients and they don't put up with anything let's put it that way. Just Google it.
The dictionary calls it a âsneering or cutting remark,â but thereâs more to it than that. Sarcasm is scorn in subversive style. Researchers say that recognition of sarcasm is a sign of intelligence in children. Itâs an awfully nuanced means of communicationâtoo nuanced, in fact, to be used as freely as we do.