Synonyms of luring

luring 1 of 2

adjective

as in appealing

having an often mysterious or magical power to attract

the luring sight of sparkling gemstones in a jewelry-store window

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appealing
• attractive
• charismatic
• charming
• seductive
• enchanting
• fascinating
• alluring
• tempting
• interesting
• magnetic
• engaging
• entrancing
• exciting
• intriguing
• bewitching
• fetching
• glamorous
• elfin
• captivating
• enticing
• absorbing
• hypnotic
• tantalizing
• haunting
• hypnotizing
• gripping
• enthralling
• pleasing
• engrossing
• riveting
• pleasant
• galvanic
• delightful
• inviting
• mesmerizing
• arresting
• spellbinding
• winning
• beckoning
• titillating
• darling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• repellent
• repelling
• tedious
• boring
• irksome
• tiresome
• wearisome
• unalluring
• offensive
• awful
• horrible
• shocking
• obnoxious
• sickening
• loathsome
• hideous
• appalling
• odious
• horrid
• distasteful
• abominable
• invidious
• abhorrent
• nauseating
• horrendous
• noisome
• flat
• dull
• monotonous
• drab
• pedestrian
• leaden
• dreary
• ponderous
• humdrum
• jading

luring

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verb

present participle of lure

as in tempting

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tempting
• seducing
• persuading
• enticing
• betraying
• alluring
• baiting
• decoying
• soliciting
• beguiling
• trapping
• leading on
• fascinating
• inveigling
• enchanting
• ensnaring
• entrapping
• snaring
• drawing in
• charming
• catching
• captivating
• enmeshing
• meshing
• tangling
• snowing
• magnetizing
• bewitching
• roping (in)
• wiling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• warning
• alerting
• cautioning
• warding (off)
• driving (away or off)
• turning away
• forewarning
• repulsing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of luring

Verb

Even as other states and foreign governments invested in their own film industries and began luring away productions from California, lawmakers in Sacramento were initially skeptical of giving tax breaks to producers. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In his executive order, DeSantis noted the charges Caruso is facing, which include lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, kidnapping, child abuse causing mental injury, and luring or enticing a child. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Adding to luring an Amtrak facility is the announcement last month that casino owner Full House Resorts will keep the casino’s current temporary home once the 200,000-square-foot permanent facility opens in summer 2028. — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

But Tymon knew that Beanie Babies might expand the team’s fan base, by luring young families. — Bruce Handy, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis told ABC News that some fishermen have used drones to drop bait in the water, and that bait could theoretically float closer to shore in bathing areas, luring in sharks and putting recreational swimmers at risk. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

When Vermeil soon thereafter retired again, Stiles rejoined the Chiefs … and became instrumental in luring Vermeil to Kansas City. — Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Business leaders, including Griffin and Diameter Capital co-founder Scott Goodwin, were instrumental in luring Pochettino to the USMNT in 2024. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

After a shaky 2025, Chipotle is successfully luring customers back — even with spiking gas prices and other higher costs pressuring dining budgets. — Amelia Lucas,laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 29 July 2026