seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv 
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man—
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
noun
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the seductive power of advertising
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Argentina’s Boca have a seductive madness about them, engendered by their colossal support.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Lingering nuances of condensed milk and tropical fruits linger on the seductive finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The Shameless alum and current star in The Bear, 34, brings a seductive energy to his debut campaign.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
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seductively
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