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 Boise State football team announced an alluring addition to next season’s schedule on Tuesday. —Ron Counts, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2024

As Murray battles with his show’s alluring bad girl, he’s tempted by her charms. —Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024

The rooms are equally alluring, made with minimalistic designs but still with all the right high-end touches to make a stay feel special. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024

But while the measurements — in both time and size — aren’t all that alluring, Barrett’s toughness, tenacity and natural leadership ability should give him a chance in Carolina. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above