seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv 
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
… a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man …—
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
noun
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Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
With precision smart bombs, the trap is especially seductive.
—Richard Hall, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
The story also centers on Jitka, Morava’s courageous fiancée, who goes undercover as bait, and Marleen, a seductive actress who has a secret alliance with Buback.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Jil Sander showed sexiness via razor-sharp tailoring and Gucci shifted the mood to a sleek, Tom Ford-era provocation, which was unapologetically seductive and fun.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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seductive
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seductively
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seductiveness
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