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

alluringly adverb

smiled alluringly

an alluringly colorful display

Synonyms of alluring

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

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Getty Images The Broncos and Patriots will get the action started in the first game on Sunday, and two rushing props stand out as the most alluring player props from that contest. —Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Baking Soda While baking soda doesn’t have an alluring scent, its magic lies in removing unwanted odors, making space for the good stuff to really shine. —Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026

As alluring as the coastal life can be, Californians and/or inbound folks from other states have recently preferred inland options. —Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026

Aquazzura is reintroducting its Love Affair pump, now available in an alluring and delicate mesh. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alluring

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