alluring

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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

alluring

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present participle of allure entry 1

Synonyms of alluring

Adjective

• appealing
• attractive
• charismatic
• charming
• seductive
• enchanting
• fascinating

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These four movies are among the more alluring new options this November. — David Faris, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026

Hailey Bieber and Mariah the Scientist used textured bra tops to anchor their alluring ensembles. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

Plus, in the age of social media and AI agents plugged into every aspect of your life, there’s something alluring about a bit of mystery; the glow of candles over screen time. — Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Through stoicism, Nighthawks spins the dark side of American life as cool; its quiet menace is slick and alluring, and its lonesome, shadowy characters are iconic. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alluring

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