siren song

noun

: an alluring utterance or appeal

especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

Synonyms

• lure
• temptation
• incentive
• attraction

Examples of siren song in a Sentence

the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city

Recent Examples on the Web

And even then, these incredibly attractive singletons resist the siren song of a potential relationship for as long as possible, like endangered animals who, despite all the efforts of their zookeepers to create the right opportunity, simply refuse to mate. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025

It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025

For disillusioned progressives feeling powerless to stop President Trump’s initiatives, La Follette’s career exemplifies the value of rejecting the siren song of frustration and complacency in favor of persistence in pursuing progressive ideals. —Time, 16 July 2025

This made the event held at Platform that night a a culinary siren song for all to hear. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for siren song

• evensong
• livelong
• overlong
• vietcong
• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong