come-hither
noun
come-hith·er
(ˌ)kəm-ˈhi-t͟hər 
(ˌ)kə-ˈmi-
often attributive
: a tempting often sexual invitation
that come-hither look in your eyes
Examples of come-hither in a Sentence
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Near the back of Hometown Kountry Marketplace in Maumelle lurked a pyramid of pre-packaged Amazon mystery boxes with the come-hither price of $55.
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Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
Vanilla 28 strikes the perfect balance between comforting and come-hither.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
Toward the middle of the month, your celestial ruler, Venus, will dance with go-getter Mars in your sign, turning up your charm and come-hither energy.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.
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Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
Bulgari's Magnifying Vanilla can be worn alone or layered atop other scents to endow them with a come-hither sweetness.
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April Long,
Town & Country,
26 July 2023
Their mutual attraction preoccupies them both (lots of come-hither texting goes on, while Rachel’s in faculty meetings) and things develop nicely.
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Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2023
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Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
Many, many softly curled tendrils descended from all angles, giving the updo even more soft texture and brushing her neck and collarbones for a flirtatious, come-hither vibe.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2026
Vanilla 28 strikes the perfect balance between comforting and come-hither.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
Toward the middle of the month, your celestial ruler, Venus, will dance with go-getter Mars in your sign, turning up your charm and come-hither energy.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.
—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
Bulgari's Magnifying Vanilla can be worn alone or layered atop other scents to endow them with a come-hither sweetness.
—
April Long,
Town & Country,
26 July 2023
Their mutual attraction preoccupies them both (lots of come-hither texting goes on, while Rachel’s in faculty meetings) and things develop nicely.
—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2023
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“Come-hither.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come-hither. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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