seductive

adjective

si-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce seductive (audio)
Definition of seductivenext
as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality

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Recent Examples of seductive For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive. — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026 Eerie in a way that feels more seductive than scary, the film isn’t bewitched by its demons so much as the process of transubstantiation by which a (self)tortured young woman can transform them into grace. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 By probing his triple role as author, anthropologist and cult leader, the book asks why Americans hunger for seductive spiritual hoaxes. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Minimal, sleek and subtly seductive, everything about this sandal's all-black straps to its simplicity is right up Scorpio's alley. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
  1. charismatic
  2. appealing
  3. attractive
  4. charming
  5. enchanting
  6. fascinating
  7. alluring
Adjective
  • Armed with a bold vision, Falk aimed to transform the charismatic rookie into an iconic personal brand.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • The charismatic drivers are trained tour guides who deliver an entertaining and educational history of the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • Trader Joe’s pops this corn in a mixture of coconut and sunflower oil; coconut oil results in an airier and fluffier quality than popular alternatives like canola oil, while sunflower oil contributes an appealing crispiness.
    — Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • The coastal setting is so appealing that all of the accommodations at the luxury resort include private balconies for enjoying ocean views.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • While the space tech sector is attractive, selectivity remains essential.
    — Andreas Bubenzer-Paim, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The salt that sprinkled out beneath the thorn tower was packaged in attractive black paper and shipped all around the world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • For the best seat in the house, try to nab a spot on the top floor of the charming circular stone building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • But don't worry, it's built a vibrant modern city in between those charming old buildings, too.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Moss has its place in a yard, adding plush texture to a rock bed, or enchanting ground cover beneath a canopy of trees.
    — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • Odysseus even implies that his delay in getting home might have as much to do with a guilty conscience as with intervening gods or the enchanting sorceress named Calypso.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • The research, Tinker added, unearthed some fascinating stories.
    — Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
  • This isn't just exclusive to classic games or fascinating documentaries.
    — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • To me, a subtle yet alluring scent is the perfect balance for an everyday fragrance.
    — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Nizuc Resort & Spa Ever since its first hotels debuted in 1974 — instantly transforming a quiet, untouched coastline into a world-class escape — Cancun has reigned as one of Mexico’s most alluring places.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of alluring

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