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

Artistic director Alden Ehrenreich turned a historic 1906 Pacific Electric Railway power station into an artistic playground with hipster vibes, alluring music, a younger than usual audience and high-end soap in the bathroom. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

The hidden surgical scar and shorter recovery period, along with the possibility of having sensation back in her breasts post-surgery, were alluring for Brasure. — Anusha Subramanian, Vox, 10 Nov. 2026

The reality star opted for a darkly alluring look, dressed in a custom floor-length burgundy gown by Gucci. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 8 Nov. 2026

Artist and creative director Andrew Zuckerman has spent 30 years traveling the world capturing the alluring and spectacular world of nature. — Andrew Zuckerman, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 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