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lured

 

[ lʊrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sensory attraction

Lured refers to the action of enticing or attracting someone to a particular place or situation, often through deceptive means or irresistible appeal. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is drawn in by temptation or persuasive behavior. The term connotes a sense of manipulation or seduction.

Synonyms

attracted, drawn, enticed, seduced, tempted

Examples of usage

  • She was lured into the trap by the promise of treasure.
  • The advertisement lured customers with discounts.
  • He was lured by her sweet words.
  • The bright lights lured him to the carnival.

Translations

Translations of the word "lured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atraído

🇮🇳 लुभाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gelockt

🇮🇩 terpikat

🇺🇦 зваблений

🇵🇱 zwabiony

🇯🇵 誘惑された

🇫🇷 attiré

🇪🇸 atraído

🇹🇷 cezbedilmiş

🇰🇷 유혹된

🇸🇦 مُغري

🇨🇿 přilákán

🇸🇰 pritiahnutý

🇨🇳 诱惑的

🇸🇮 pritegnjen

🇮🇸 að laða

🇰🇿 тартымды

🇬🇪 მიზიდული

🇦🇿 cəlb edilmiş

🇲🇽 atraído

Word origin

The word 'lured' is the past tense of 'lure', which originates from the Old French word 'lurer', meaning to entice or lead. The roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'lūrae', which refers to a snare or trap. Historically, the term was closely associated with fishing, where it described the act of using bait to attract fish. Over time, its usage broadened to encompass a variety of contexts where deception or attraction is involved. The transition from its original fishing-related meaning to more general applications showcases the evolution of language as it adapts to cultural and contextual changes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,363, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.