Allured: meaning, definitions and examples

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allured

 

[ əˈlʊr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

charm or attract

To allure means to entice someone by appealing to their desires or emotions. It often implies seducing or mesmerizing someone with charm or beauty.

Synonyms

attract, charm, entice, seduce

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful landscape allured many tourists.
  • She was allured by his mysterious personality.
  • The scent of flowers allured the bees to the garden.
  • The movie's trailers allured viewers into the theater.

Translations

Translations of the word "allured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atraído

🇮🇳 आकर्षित

🇩🇪 verführt

🇮🇩 tertarik

🇺🇦 приваблений

🇵🇱 uwiedziony

🇯🇵 魅了された

🇫🇷 attiré

🇪🇸 atraído

🇹🇷 cezbedilmiş

🇰🇷 매료된

🇸🇦 مفتون

🇨🇿 přitažený

🇸🇰 priťahovaný

🇨🇳 吸引的

🇸🇮 privlačen

🇮🇸 aðdráttar

🇰🇿 тартымды

🇬🇪 მოიზიდული

🇦🇿 cəlb olunmuş

🇲🇽 atraído

Etymology

The word 'allure' comes from the Old French 'alurer', which means 'to entice'. It is derived from the Latin 'aleatorius', meaning 'pertaining to chance' or 'gambling', which emphasizes the uncertain nature of attraction and temptation. The transition of its meaning has evolved to represent the idea of drawing someone in through charm or fascination. Throughout the centuries, 'allure' has often been used in literature and poetry to describe the captivating nature of beauty, desire, and emotion, illustrating its rich heritage in the English language. The noun form of allure has been used since the 14th century, and the verb form followed soon after, solidifying the concept of attraction as an integral part of human experiences and interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,602, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.