Seduced: meaning, definitions and examples

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seduced

 

[ sษชหˆdjuหsd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

romantic manipulation

Seduced refers to the act of enticing someone into engaging in a sexual act or a romantic relationship, often using charm or persuasion. This term can also imply a sense of deceit or manipulation, where the person being seduced may not fully understand the intentions of the seducer. The concept is often portrayed in literature and culture, highlighting the dynamics of power, attraction, and consent. Seduction can be both a conscious act and an unintentional outcome of one's charisma and allure.

Synonyms

attracted, enticed, lured, tempted

Examples of usage

  • He was seduced by her charm.
  • She seduced him with her words.
  • The villain seduced the heroine into his plan.
  • He felt seduced by the idea of freedom.

Translations

Translations of the word "seduced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seduzido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅเคญเคพเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verfรผhrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpesona

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒะฐะฑะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwiedziony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช˜ๆƒ‘ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉduit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seducido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜น๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรกdฤ›n

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรดvabnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏฑๆƒ‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapeljena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ freyja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cazibษ™dar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seducido

Etymology

The word 'seduce' traces its origins back to the Latin term 'seducere', which consists of 'se-' meaning 'apart' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead'. This etymology suggests the act of leading someone away from their path, implying a level of manipulation or persuasion. Initially, seduction had broader connotations, including leading someone off course in a non-romantic sense. Over time, the term has evolved to predominantly convey romantic or sexual implications. In various literary works from the Middle Ages to the modern era, seduction has been explored as a complex interplay of desire, power, and vulnerability, making it a rich theme across different cultures. The modern usage often carries a nuance of ethics, particularly in discussions of consent and personal agency.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,182, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.