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

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

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above