Enticement: meaning, definitions and examples
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enticement
[ ɪnˈtaɪsmənt ]
seductive
The action of enticing someone to do something by offering them pleasure or advantage.
Synonyms
allurement, inducement, temptation
Examples of usage
- He used the promise of a promotion as an enticement to get her to work late.
- She resisted the enticement of the luxurious lifestyle and chose to live a simple life instead.
appealing
Something that attracts or tempts, especially with the promise of pleasure or reward.
Synonyms
attraction, enticing offer, incentive
Examples of usage
- The enticement of a free trial convinced many customers to sign up for the service.
- The restaurant's enticement of a special discount drew in a large crowd.
Translations
Translations of the word "enticement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tentação
🇮🇳 प्रलोभन
🇩🇪 Verlockung
🇮🇩 godaan
🇺🇦 спокуса
🇵🇱 pokusa
🇯🇵 誘惑 (yūwaku)
🇫🇷 tentation
🇪🇸 tentación
🇹🇷 ayartma
🇰🇷 유혹 (yuhok)
🇸🇦 إغراء (ighraa)
🇨🇿 svádění
🇸🇰 pokušenie
🇨🇳 诱惑 (yòuhuò)
🇸🇮 skušnjava
🇮🇸 freisting
🇰🇿 азғыру
🇬🇪 ცდუნება (tsduneba)
🇦🇿 şirnikləndirmə
🇲🇽 tentación
Word origin
The word 'enticement' originated in the late 16th century from the verb 'entice,' which comes from the Old French word 'enticier' meaning 'to attract, entice.' The use of 'enticement' has evolved over the years to refer to the act of enticing or attracting someone by offering them pleasure or advantage.
See also: entice, enticer, enticing, enticingly.