seductive

adjective

se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv 

: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities

… a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man …

—Thatcher Freund

a seductive aroma

seductively adverb

seductiveness noun

Synonyms of seductive

• charismatic
• appealing
• attractive
• charming
• enchanting
• fascinating
• alluring

Examples of seductive in a Sentence

the seductive power of advertising

people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality

Recent Examples on the Web

This white, crepe satin Valentino gown that Knightley wore in 2005 is the epitome of seductive simplicity. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026

But as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, love takes on a more practical tone, showing you how consistency can be just as seductive as the actual sparks. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026

For the nearly half of Americans who can’t find or afford a therapist, that accessibility is seductive. —Dr. Jesse Finkelstein, Time, 9 Jan. 2026

Anyone interested in interior design has undoubtedly noticed the seductive California aesthetic that has seeped into shelter magazines and websites like Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest and HGTV. —Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seductive

• abductive
• conductive
• constructive
• deductive
• destructive
• inductive
• instructive
• obstructive
• productive
• reductive
• counterproductive
• photoconductive

Kids Definition

seductive

adjective

se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv 

: tending to seduce : alluring, tempting

seductively adverb

seductiveness noun