Definition of ALLUREMENT

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Verb

attract, allure, charm, captivate, fascinate, enchant mean to draw another by exerting a powerful influence. attract applies to any degree or kind of ability to exert influence over another. students attracted by the school's locale allure implies an enticing by what is fair, pleasing, or seductive. an alluring smile charm implies the power of casting a spell over the person or thing affected and so compelling a response charmed by their hospitality , but it may, like captivate, suggest no more than evoking delight or admiration. her performances captivated audiences fascinate suggests a magical influence and tends to stress the ineffectiveness of attempts to resist. a story that continues to fascinate children enchant is perhaps the strongest of these terms in stressing the appeal of the agent and the degree of delight evoked in the subject. hopelessly enchanted by her beauty

Examples of allure in a Sentence

Verb

was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb

Extra quotas of beef, dairy or pork are also alluring for America, which is negotiating with the EU too. — The Economist, "A new trade deal has FOMO as its secret sauce," 5 July 2019 This pastoral region of Italy, beloved by tourists, is alluring because of its uniquely beautiful landscape, its fine food and wine, and its stubborn adherence to tradition. — Glenn Rifkin, BostonGlobe.com, "How Italy’s agriturismo movement gave rise to The Isabella Experience," 18 June 2019 Luxury fashion houses use such narratives to paint a three-dimensional world—and a lifestyle—that’s alluring to consumers, while giving the institution an identity not tied to any one creative director. — Tanisha C. Ford, The Atlantic, "The Radical Fashion Roots of Rihanna’s Fenty Line," 7 June 2019 Picasso’s Maar—fractured, alluring, raging, weeping—can seem like the culmination of decades of his artistic experimentation. — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, "Dora Maar’s Surreal Visions," 24 May 2019 Indonesia’s Bali—an island in equal parts alluring and overrun—might prompt some travelers to want to get away from their getaway. — Travis Levius, Vogue, "Chasing Komodo Dragons on Indonesia’s Latest Super Yacht," 26 Apr. 2019 There’s just something less reflexively alluring about the dark screen. — David Pierce, WSJ, "Every Gadget and App Should Have a Dark Mode," 20 Jan. 2019 But one reason those movies are alluring to a wider audience than older women is that their protagonists have the best homes — including kitchens that people would murder for — and the plushest lives money can buy. — Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "Crazy Rich Asians’ crazy rich success could mean more stories about less crazy rich Asian-American people.," 21 Dec. 2018 While the itineraries are jaw dropping, the ship’s shaping up to be alluring too. — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, "This Incredible New Luxury Expedition Yacht Is Going to Some Out-There Spots," 1 Aug. 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Part of the allure for Democrats of a younger candidate has been the prospect of energizing younger voters. — Washington Post, "In Buttigieg and Biden, Dems confront generational divide," 15 July 2019 But for the fruit’s admirers, the stench is part of the allure. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King," 4 July 2019 But for the fruit’s admirers, the stench is part of the allure. — David Pierson, latimes.com, "Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King," 4 July 2019 Their majestic, curling horns are part of the allure; the older the sheep, the fuller the curl, and hunters must be able to judge whether an animal is old enough to be taken. — National Geographic, "In the Alaska-Yukon wilderness, wildlife crime fighters face a daunting task," 25 June 2019 That's because, like most celebrities, K-pop stars are seen as brands and part of the allure of their brand is that its members are (or at least appear to be) single. — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, "Here's Why All The Members Of BTS Are Single," 9 May 2019 Security is a big part of New Zealand’s allure, and it is expressed in many forms: a stable democratic government, low crime, abundant energy resources, and forward-thinking environmental policies. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "We Should All Just Move to New Zealand," 17 Jan. 2019 Britain’s time zone, between New York and Asia, and common-law system are powerful advantages—as are a willingness to experiment, global approach, cultural allure and deep hiring pool. — The Economist, "London’s reign as the world’s capital of capital is at risk," 29 June 2019 Nevertheless, Solskjaer stood firm on his belief that despite an miserable season at Old Trafford, the club could still entice players to join due to the club's stature and worldwide allure. — SI.com, "Aaron Wan-Bissaka: A Timeline of Events This Summer as Man Utd Prepare to Announce £50m Deal," 26 June 2019

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