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alluringly

 

[ əˈlʊərɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or manner

In a way that is highly attractive or tempting.

Synonyms

captivatingly, enticingly, seductively.

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Word Description / Examples
alluringly

Use this word mainly to describe something that is very attractive or tempting, especially in a mysterious or mystical way.

  • She smiled alluringly, drawing everyone's attention.
  • The painting was displayed alluringly in the gallery, capturing the essence of the artist's vision.
enticingly

Use this word to describe something that is very tempting or inviting, often in a way that arouses desire or curiosity.

  • The bakery displayed its cakes enticingly in the window.
  • Her eyes sparkled enticingly as she told her secret.
seductively

This word is often used in a romantic or sexual context and can have a slightly negative connotation if it implies manipulation or deceit.

  • She spoke seductively, her voice a soft purr that drew him in.
  • The perfume had a seductively alluring scent, making it hard to resist.
captivatingly

This word is perfect when you want to emphasize how something completely captures and holds your attention.

  • The storyteller spoke so captivatingly that the audience was hanging on every word.
  • He gazed captivatingly at the sunset, lost in the beauty of the moment.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled alluringly at him from across the room.
  • The dress clung alluringly to her curves.
  • He spoke alluringly about the possibilities of the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "alluringly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira sedutora

🇮🇳 मोहक ढंग से

🇩🇪 verführerisch

🇮🇩 dengan menggoda

🇺🇦 звабливо

🇵🇱 uwodzicielsko

🇯🇵 魅力的に

🇫🇷 de manière séduisante

🇪🇸 seductoramente

🇹🇷 çekici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 매혹적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مغر

🇨🇿 svůdně

🇸🇰 zvodne

🇨🇳 诱人地

🇸🇮 zapeljivo

🇮🇸 tælandi

🇰🇿 азғыратын түрде

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად

🇦🇿 cazibədar şəkildə

🇲🇽 seductoramente

Etymology

The word 'alluringly' is derived from the verb 'allure', which comes from the Old French word 'alurer', meaning 'to attract' or 'to entice'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'alluringly', which means 'in an alluring manner'. The concept of allure has long been associated with the idea of attraction or temptation, and 'alluringly' captures this sense of being highly attractive or tempting in a sophisticated and elegant way.

See also: allure, allurement, alluring.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,581, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.