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

Upstairs, Lila and Amisha are discussing potential targets for their follow-up attack, singling out the Betsy Ross Bridge as an alluring option. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

An enigmatic and alluring university professor (Moss) with a thing for younger men is among the local suspects, who begin to seem connected. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Speakeasies have always traded in the alluring mix of secrecy and discovery, tucked behind unmarked doors with low lighting and a knowing clientele. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Lowe can make good on his home run prop, and his +440 odds are alluring. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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