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
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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
With each of those numbers comes a selection of explosive, seductive, and electric choreography.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Don José is an inexperienced Spanish soldier who falls in love with the seductive Gypsy, Carmen.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026, a stark black-and-white color palette with hints of animal prints, bright hues, and cozy neutrals looked incredibly chic, especially rendered in seductive tailoring.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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seductive
adjective
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seductively
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seductiveness
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