Alluringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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alluringly
[ əˈlʊərɪŋli ]
used to describe an action or manner
In a way that is highly attractive or tempting.
Synonyms
captivatingly, enticingly, seductively
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.
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