Alluring: meaning, definitions and examples

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alluring

[ əˈljʊərɪŋ ]

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describing appearance

Having the quality of being attractive or tempting; enticing.

Synonyms

attractive, captivating, enticing, tempting

Examples of usage

She had an alluring smile that captivated everyone around her.
The alluring scent of fresh flowers filled the room.
The alluring beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

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seduction

To attract or tempt someone in a subtle, seductive manner.

Synonyms

entice, seduce, tempt

Examples of usage

She allured him with her charm and wit.
The mysterious stranger allured the young woman with his enigmatic smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "alluring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sedutor

🇮🇳 आकर्षक

🇩🇪 verführerisch

🇮🇩 memikat

🇺🇦 звабливий

🇵🇱 uwodzicielski

🇯🇵 魅力的な

🇫🇷 séduisant

🇪🇸 seductor

🇹🇷 çekici

🇰🇷 매혹적인

🇸🇦 جذاب

🇨🇿 svůdný

🇸🇰 zvodný

🇨🇳 迷人的

🇸🇮 zapeljiv

🇮🇸 aðlaðandi

🇰🇿 әсем

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი

🇦🇿 ədalətli

🇲🇽 seductor

Word origin

The word 'alluring' originated from the Middle English word 'aluren', which meant 'to tempt'. Over time, it evolved to 'alluring' in the 15th century, retaining its essence of enticing and tempting qualities. The term has been used to describe seductive and captivating characteristics, often associated with beauty and charm.

See also: allure, allurement, alluringly.