Meaning & Definition of word "Alluring"
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Alluring
/əˈlʊərɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive.
- Example: The alluring beauty of the sunset captivated everyone at the beach.
- 2. Tempting; enticing.
- Example: The store displayed an alluring array of colorful dresses in the window.
- 3. Charming or enchanting.
- Example: 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 of alluring
Meaning: Eye-catching
Example Sentence: Her dress was really eye-catching at the party.
Meaning: Drop-dead gorgeous
Example Sentence: That model is drop-dead gorgeous.