Allurement: meaning, definitions and examples
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allurement
[ əˈljʊərmənt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.