alluring

adjective

al·​lur·​ing ə-ˈlu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce alluring (audio)
: having a strongly attractive or enticing quality
an alluring smile/aroma
an alluring prospect
Her appeal for him was that of the frail and alluring woman.Edna Ferber
alluringly adverb
smiled alluringly
an alluringly colorful display

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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Rounding it all out are the alluring grounds, which span nearly a quarter-acre and come with plenty of spots for alfresco lounging and entertaining while overlooking picturesque views of the Getty Museum, Capitol Records tower, and the downtown L.A. skyline. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 To an ambitious and left-leaning young scholar like Harris, the clash of ideas was alluring. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024 That’s because on average, home is especially alluring, and the company’s locale is especially not. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2024 The trailer's rear deck, possibly its most alluring feature, drops to serve as a ramp so that campers can load motorcycles, electric bicycles, boards and more. New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alluring 

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alluring was in 1534

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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alluring. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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