seductive

adjective

se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce seductive (audio)
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
a seductive, sometimes disingenuous manThatcher Freund
a seductive aroma
seductively adverb
seductiveness noun

Examples of seductive in a Sentence

the seductive power of advertising people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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James Woods stars as a sleazy TV executive in search of the ultimate ratings grab, alongside Blondie's Debbie Harry as the seductive hostess of the titular broadcast. Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Other looks shown on female models felt like seductive gestures, such as sheer minidresses with falling spaghetti straps. Jasper Brown, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024 The seductive track is an anthem for all the baddies across the land as the men praise women universally who carry that bold energy proudly. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Whether in love, finances or personal development, the seductive synergy of Venus and Pluto brings forth the opportunity for profound shifts. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seductive 

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seductive was in 1651

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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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seductive

adjective
se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce seductive (audio)
: tending to seduce : alluring, tempting
seductively adverb
seductiveness noun

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