In modern representations, an incubus is often depicted as a handsome man seducer or charming, rather than as demonic or frightening, to attract people instead of repulsing them. The female …

The meaning of INCUBUS is an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep; especially : one that has sexual intercourse with women while they are sleeping.

Incubus, demon in male form that seeks to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women; the corresponding spirit in female form is called a succubus. In medieval Europe, union with an incubus …

INCUBUS definition: an imaginary demon or evil spirit supposed to descend upon sleeping persons, especially one fabled to have sexual intercourse with women during their sleep. See examples of …

Jan 17, 2026 · incubus (plural incubi or incubuses) (mediaeval folklore) An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.

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incubus a demon alleged to lie upon people in their sleep and especially to tempt women to sexual relations. — incubi, n. pl.

Definition of incubus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Incubus definition: An evil spirit supposed to descend upon and have sexual intercourse with women as they sleep.

A succubus would be able to sleep with a man and collect his sperm, and then transform into an incubus and use that seed on women. Their offspring were thought to be supernatural in many cases, even if …