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

Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs. —Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Their bird-call voices cast an alluring glow over the music’s surface, infusing Demand to Be Taken to Heaven Alive! —Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

The brown and cognac shades would be particularly alluring paired with a neutral linen set or breezy dress, and the maritime shell charms are perfect for summer. —Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Despite this, there is something alluring about the notion of Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo all bowing out at their final World Cup together. —Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 13 June 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