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
• charismatic
• charming
• seductive
• enchanting
• fascinating

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound

Recent Examples on the Web

The sales pitch is alluring: tariffs as a tool to negotiate better terms and extract concessions from trading partners, boost government revenues, eliminate trade deficits, and revive manufacturing jobs on American soil. —Devashish Mitra, Time, 28 July 2025

His rare gig here this weekend with bassist Lyle and drummer Benjamin Ring is alluring and then some. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025

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Sherwin-Williams sought to include colors that are deep and soothing, embodied in shades like Dark Auburn—a cozy reddish-brown—or Tarragon, a deep neutral with alluring blue undertones. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alluring

• assuring
• contouring
• enduring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing
• obscuring
• procuring
• securing
• curing
• during