seduction

noun

se·​duc·​tion si-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of seducing

especially : the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse

2

: something that seduces : temptation

3

: something that attracts or charms

Synonyms

• allurement
• enticement
• lure
• temptation

Examples of seduction in a Sentence

The book describes his seductions of young women.

the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford

Recent Examples on the Web

From the white cashmere swathed heroines of Nancy Meyers movies to iconic MILFs like Mrs. Robinson or Stifler’s mom in American Pie, mothers have long been shown to have moments of seduction and lust, though often caricatured or played for comedic effect. —Cady Lang, TIME, 24 May 2024

He is completely entranced by her allure until her powers of seduction and manipulation entangle him in unexpected ways. —Brent Lang, Variety, 14 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Late Latin seduction-, seductio, from Latin, act of leading aside, from seducere

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1