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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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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
Your presence is especially alluring today, making this a pivotal moment to lead, speak up or introduce yourself. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The results have often left me highly frustrated, but also have given me indescribable joy at the fact of having absorbed (although only partially, of course) some of the elusive beauty of those marvelous, magical, mysteriously alluring tongues. — Douglas Hofstadter, Time, 30 June 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 Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • To me, a road trip is still one of the most appealing ways of exploring the USA.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 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 Casa Amor women are tasked with tempting the villa men to stray from their existing relationships while they are separated from the villa women for several days.
    — KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • While many dangerous plants are unlikely to appear in a flower garden, there are some weeds that produce beautiful flowers and tempting berries that may look right at home next to your camellias, but are downright deadly.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of tempting
Adjective
  • When interest rates are elevated, returns on assets like bonds, money market funds and high-yield savings accounts are more attractive.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • That privacy has made Bay Point attractive to some celebrities.
    — Catherine Odom July 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • The doe-eyed spa manager, Anupam Banerjee, has come up with a wide range of enticing holistic treatments, from scrubs, massages, and facials; to biohacking PEMF body mats and LED masks; to Ayurvedic therapies; to breath work and meditation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Being part of a team on the brink of achieving something special, under a general manager who has been cooking in recent seasons, could be enticing.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of enticing
Verb
  • For the past two years, Indian IPO markets have seen frenzied activity, luring even multinational companies to list their India business units.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • Home to the filming of hits like Reservation Dogs, Tulsa King, and Killers of the Flower Moon, Oklahoma's pop culture is luring travelers.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of luring
Adjective
  • Power and Daniel Sweren-Becker wrote the script, which follows a struggling tennis phenom who falls for a charismatic local ball boy at the US Open.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • Not just for his good looks, strong vocals, and charismatic performances, but also for his pretty funny content, especially when trolling the fans.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of charismatic
Verb
  • Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
  • So there's a very famous example of Fidel Castro inviting Ted Turner down to Cuba and charming him and then being on the program.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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