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

Like its agricultural and horticultural counterparts, the monoculture of era-defining music, TV and movies seemed alluring on the surface. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Rarely exhibited and here remade with another Trans Am as MBD_Trans Am (2026), the piece is paired with an ominous booming sound that is both alluring and repellent. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

There’s no shortage of alluring details, between the wine cellar and the primary suite’s private patio with unmatched views of the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Observatory. — Sydney Wingfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026

This contributed to an exodus of wealthy residents to alluring cities like Milan, Lisbon, and Dubai, which have more favorable tax systems. — Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 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