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adjective

ə-ˈlu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce alluring (audio)
Definition of alluringnext
as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound

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verb

present participle of allure
1
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date

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2
as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market

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Recent Examples of alluring
Adjective
Photograph courtesy Neon Movies themselves are the subject of some of the festival’s most alluring offerings. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026 Upstairs, Lila and Amisha are discussing potential targets for their follow-up attack, singling out the Betsy Ross Bridge as an alluring option. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
The button front adds interest to the waistline, while the hidden zipper closure and alluring back slit offers all-day comfort. — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alluring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
  1. appealing
  2. fascinating
  3. tempting
  4. attractive
  5. enticing
  6. luring
  7. charismatic
  8. charming
Adjective
  • The best possibilities remain appealing after the excitement fades and the practical part finally enters the room.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The addition of warm comfort foods like karaage chicken and beef curry udon noodles might make some purists raise an eyebrow, but that’s exactly what makes Somenya so appealing.
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of appealing
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • The snacks spill from every aisle, tempting you with Ghost Pepper Potato Chips and two-bite cookies in plastic drums while you’re supposed to be finding the frozen broccoli.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The moody Moon squares enthusiastic Jupiter early this morning, tempting us to spend too much, promise too much, or turn one feeling into a full production.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • The radiant setting is especially attractive to affluent couples from across Asia as well as the US, Australia, and Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • McMahon also urged schools to introduce hands-on learning much earlier, including virtual welding and electronics programs that can make technical work feel tangible and attractive to younger students.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • The package from Meta was enticing enough for Desai to give up his pay package and severance at MongoDB.
    — Samantha Subin,Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • After Gerald’s Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024) — and with The Mist on the way — there’s something enticing about Flanagan taking his cumulative knowledge of the author’s lexicon to revisit King’s very first novel.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of enticing
Verb
  • North Korea hasn't publicly commented on the transfer but has previously claimed major defections of its citizens were the result of South Korea abducting them or luring them to flee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • So what is now luring companies to Dallas and this new exchange, in the eyes of someone with long-standing roots in the community?
    — Ian Thomas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of luring
Adjective
  • The warm and charismatic straight-shooter, who has clocked 20 years in the biz, has no qualms with exposing the inner workings of what can be a highly secretive industry.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • He was admired by some as a charismatic statesman who put Italy on the world stage but reviled by others as a populist who used political power for personal gain.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • As John and Gates are playing cards, with the con man still working on charming the agent, the first guard assigned outside in the hallway drops.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of charming

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