allured; alluring
Definition of allure
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to entice by charm or attraction
… I had been fool enough to allow myself to be so quickly allured by her charms …— Anthony Trollope
allure
nounDefinition of allure (Entry 2 of 2)
: power of attraction or fascination : charm
the allure of fame rare books that hold a special allure for collectors
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The first known use of allure was in the 15th century
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