SEDUCTIVE Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

seductive

adjective

si-ˈdək-tiv

Definition of seductive

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

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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

When values aren’t as strong, financing becomes an attractive alternative to selling.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026
Just as growth can drive returns even if the valuation discount remains, closing the margin-of-safety gap alone can also provide attractive returns.

— Timothy P. Beyer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
At dinners, someone would mention a founder; nods were followed by anecdotes of a charming visionary.

— Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 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

Among the many fascinating facets of the Penguins overcoming 9 percent odds to make the playoffs last season was first-year coach Dan Muse’s team doing so without the benefit of a high-quality NHL goaltender.

— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 July 2026
But the show stays fascinating less for the plot than for the performers.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 27 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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