Allurement: meaning, definitions and examples

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allurement

 

[ əˈljʊərmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sensual

The power to attract or entice someone through physical or emotional appeal.

Synonyms

attraction, charm, enticement, seduction

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't resist the allurement of the luxurious spa.
  • His allurement was irresistible, drawing her closer to him.
Context #2 | Noun

enticing

Something that is tempting or appealing, especially in a seductive way.

Synonyms

appeal, enticement, lure, temptation

Examples of usage

  • The allurement of the exotic beach destination was too strong to resist.
  • Her smile held a mysterious allurement that captivated everyone around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "allurement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sedução

🇮🇳 प्रलोभन

🇩🇪 Verlockung

🇮🇩 daya tarik

🇺🇦 спокуса

🇵🇱 przynęta

🇯🇵 誘惑 (ゆうわく)

🇫🇷 séduction

🇪🇸 seducción

🇹🇷 cazibe

🇰🇷 유혹

🇸🇦 إغراء

🇨🇿 svod

🇸🇰 lákadlo

🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)

🇸🇮 zapeljivost

🇮🇸 tálbeita

🇰🇿 азғыру

🇬🇪 მიზიდულობა

🇦🇿 cazibə

🇲🇽 seducción

Etymology

The word 'allurement' originated in the late 16th century from the Middle French word 'aleurement', which means 'attraction' or 'enticement'. It is derived from the Old French word 'alurer', meaning 'to attract' or 'to lure'. Over time, 'allurement' has come to represent the captivating power of attraction and enticement, often associated with charm and seduction.

See also: allure, alluring, alluringly.