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
Edna Ferber
alluringly
adverb
smiled alluringly
an alluringly colorful display
Examples of alluring in a Sentence
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
But the uncertain climate only pushed brands to be more creative this season, with plenty of color, alluring details and an intense focus on Made in Italy craftsmanship.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The dim light grew alluring in a familiar way.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Our Top Picks at a Glance The new Touch of Gold line includes notes of orange blossom, tonka beans and blackberries that creates a refined and alluring fragrance.
—Alisa Rendor, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alluring
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alluring. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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