Seductiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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seductiveness

 

[ sɪˈdʌktɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

appearance

The quality of being attractive or tempting, especially in a graceful or charming way. It is the ability to entice or allure others through physical or behavioral appeal.

Synonyms

allure, attraction, charm, enticement

Examples of usage

  • She possessed a seductiveness that captivated everyone around her.
  • His seductiveness was irresistible, drawing people towards him effortlessly.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

The act of enticing someone into sexual activity through charm or attractiveness, often seen as alluring or provocative.

Synonyms

flirtation, provocation, sensuality, temptation

Examples of usage

  • Her seductiveness was so powerful that he couldn't resist her advances.
  • The seductiveness of her gaze left him spellbound.

Translations

Translations of the word "seductiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sedução

🇮🇳 आकर्षण

🇩🇪 Verführung

🇮🇩 daya tarik

🇺🇦 спокусливість

🇵🇱 uwodzicielstwo

🇯🇵 誘惑

🇫🇷 séduction

🇪🇸 seducción

🇹🇷 çekicilik

🇰🇷 유혹

🇸🇦 إغراء

🇨🇿 svádění

🇸🇰 zvádzanie

🇨🇳 诱惑

🇸🇮 zapeljevanje

🇮🇸 tálgun

🇰🇿 азғыру

🇬🇪 მოწბობა

🇦🇿 aldatma

🇲🇽 seducción

Etymology

The word 'seductiveness' originates from the verb 'seduce', which comes from the Latin 'seducere', meaning 'to lead astray'. It has evolved over time to encompass a range of meanings related to attraction, charm, and allure.

See also: seduce, seducer, seducing, seduction, seductive, seductively, seductress.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,034, 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.