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
Edna Ferber
alluringly
adverb
smiled alluringly
an alluringly colorful display
Examples of alluring in a Sentence
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Yet these skincare trends remain alluring to teenagers.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
Cream and liquid formulas melt into the rest of the face for a naturally alluring look.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Their style, and their body language, is very alluring and smart and respectable.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alluring
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alluring. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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