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

Related Stories The lure of working in Lucy’s hometown has been strong for A-list comedians for decades, as the comedy festival predated the launch of the center.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Now, pull the main line sharply away from the hook, lure, fly, or terminal tackle.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

Definition of lure

Noun

The temptation to disparage the other parent, especially in front of the children, can damage your own custody standing — and in extreme cases, be characterized as parental alienation.

— Melissa Needle, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
The temptation might be there to catch up with your friends, but try to save it for before and after the discussion.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of temptation

Noun

The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
As a Detroit native, the topic of retail attraction for the city aligns with my research.

— Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of attraction

Noun

The actor’s outfit was adapted from Ackermann’s Fall-Winter 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which ruminated on the language of desire and seduction, and the magnetism of opposites.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
In these photographs, the maternal body enters spaces designed around seduction, aspiration, and idealized femininity without renouncing any of them.

— Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of seduction

Noun

In order to convince people to replace solo driving with mass transit, LA Metro is offering cash incentives for people to park at least one of their cars at home and try walking, bike share, carpooling or taking a train or bus.

— Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
The move comes nearly two years after the City of Fort Worth approved more than $70 million in incentives to support Phase II redevelopment.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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