Enticingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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enticingly
[ ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋli ]
in a captivating manner
In a way that attracts or tempts someone, usually in a charming or alluring manner. It can refer to physical appearance, behavior, or actions that are very appealing.
Synonyms
alluringly, captivatingly, charmingly
Examples of usage
- She smiled enticingly, making it hard for him to resist her charm.
- The shop window was decorated enticingly, drawing in passersby with its display.
Translations
Translations of the word "enticingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de maneira sedutora
🇮🇳 लुभावने ढंग से
🇩🇪 verlockend
🇮🇩 dengan menggoda
🇺🇦 спокусливо
🇵🇱 kusząco
🇯🇵 誘惑的に (yūwaku-teki ni)
🇫🇷 de manière séduisante
🇪🇸 de manera tentadora
🇹🇷 baştan çıkarıcı şekilde
🇰🇷 유혹적으로 (yuhokjeog-eulo)
🇸🇦 بشكل مغر
🇨🇿 sugestivně
🇸🇰 lákavo
🇨🇳 诱人地 (yòurén de)
🇸🇮 zapeljivo
🇮🇸 töfrandi
🇰🇿 тартымды түрде
🇬🇪 მიმზიდველად (mimzidvelad)
🇦🇿 cəzbedici şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera tentadora
Word origin
The word 'enticingly' is derived from the verb 'entice', which comes from Old French 'enticier', meaning 'to incite or provoke'. The sense of attraction or temptation has been associated with 'enticingly' since the 16th century. It is often used to describe something that is alluring or captivating in a way that draws people in.
See also: entice, enticement, enticer, enticing.