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
Recent Examples on the Web
Sherwin-Williams sought to include colors that are deep and soothing, embodied in shades like Dark Auburn—a cozy reddish-brown—or Tarragon, a deep neutral with alluring blue undertones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
That’s part of what makes the chatbots alluring — and dangerous.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
The drinks are just as alluring, like the Heart of Gold, a nuanced blend of herbaceous Botanist 22 gin, bright Contratto Bianco and bitter Suze and Italicus.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The consensus is that the current 11.7% cash rebate (for investments of $500,000 or more) needs to be increased to make Costa Rica even more alluring, especially for independent projects.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for alluring
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
That’s part of what makes the chatbots alluring — and dangerous.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 18 July 2025
The drinks are just as alluring, like the Heart of Gold, a nuanced blend of herbaceous Botanist 22 gin, bright Contratto Bianco and bitter Suze and Italicus.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The consensus is that the current 11.7% cash rebate (for investments of $500,000 or more) needs to be increased to make Costa Rica even more alluring, especially for independent projects.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for alluring
Cite this Entry
“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alluring. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share