ALLUREMENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

allurement

noun

Definition of allurement

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game

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as in temptation

the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival

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Noun

Staring at them has a mesmeric lure, like falling into the uncanny valley.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Everybody knows already, one hopes, not to trust the lure of quick cash, especially as it is depicted on TV.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of lure

Noun

In this seduction, in a text that manages to be both grandiose and intimate, Rice works the mysterious alchemy of creating permanence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Collections this week were versatile, taking the client from day to evening with a sense of seduction and confidence.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of seduction

Noun

Companies have plenty of incentives to make that advertising palatable to consumers, but Ireland believes ads will play a role one way or another.

— Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
The city of Mission ultimately pulled the plug on its tax incentives and threw out the redevelopment agreement.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

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