alluring

adjective

al·​lur·​ing ə-ˈlu̇r-iŋ 

: 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

Synonyms

• appealing
• attractive
• bewitching
• captivating
• charismatic
• charming
• elfin
• enchanting
• engaging
• entrancing
• fascinating
• fetching
• glamorous
• glamourous
• luring
• magnetic
• seductive

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound

Recent Examples on the Web

The Covid lockdown may have played a role in this, but there’s something newly romantic and alluring about being enveloped in a community of fellow misfits — and in person, decades removed from Zoom group chats. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024

Aside from add-ons, the ship provides visually alluring vibes with artwork featuring characters and stories. —Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024

Celebrity nail artist Mei Kawajiri uses red glitter on top of a dark base for a deep shade of crimson that’s moody and alluring. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024

Located on a quiet street in the city's central Frogner neighborhood, the hotel wasn't always so alluring. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above