Alluring

/əˈlʊərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.
The alluring beauty of the sunset captivated everyone at the beach.
Tempting; enticing.
The store displayed an alluring array of colorful dresses in the window.
Charming or enchanting.
Her alluring smile lit up the room and drew people to her.

Etymology

Middle English, from the verb alluren.

Common Phrases and Expressions

alluring figure
An attractive or appealing appearance.
alluring offer
A tempting or attractive proposal.

Related Words

entice
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
seductive
Tending to entice into a desired action.

Slang Meanings

Eye-catching
Her dress was really eye-catching at the party.
Drop-dead gorgeous
That model is drop-dead gorgeous.