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

Urgessa is known for his alluring figurative paintings that feature various Black figures often in enigmatic poses and spaces. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

One was designed by Patricia Urquiola, who is known for doing interiors at Bulgari Hotels, which tend to be clad in silk wallpaper, among other alluring fabrics. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

There’s a scene in the video where Grande is wearing an-all black, off-the-shoulder ensemble, and she’s meant to look alluring. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 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