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 McQueen starred opposite Faye Dunaway, who portrayed a beautiful and seductive investigator contracted to find the elusive heistman. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 In a quiet Argentinian town, the arrival of an ominous former police commissioner and his seductive wife fractures the bond between four inseparable young men. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 July 2026 The weight of the world—the dismal news alerts, the rent bills, the doomscrolling—isn’t putting them in the mood for lighthearted banter or seductive dancing or organic inquisitiveness. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 Page, an imposing figure in his double-breasted suit, can add a seductive lilt to his booming bass or an icy edge that provides a peek into his embittered soul. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seductive

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Adjective

Haaland was one of the top scorers and most charismatic players at the World Cup held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, and his imposing stature and goofy sense of humor sparked a wave of creative viral videos and memes.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The song follows a man trying to impress and attract a woman, using Jagger’s famously charismatic stage presence as a metaphor for confidence, swagger and romantic appeal.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

If their creations are deemed visually appealing, the males win the ultimate prize — mating privileges.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Arsenal would also listen to attractive offers for Gabriel Martinelli or Ethan Nwaneri, but appropriate bids have not materialised.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Yet a full 20 years after Obama was elected on a promise to break free of Bush’s legacy, policymakers keep getting sucked into the region by an incentive structure that makes the use of force attractive and minimizes its short-term costs.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

At first, Robert’s drunken moves on the dance floor are charming, even if Thom is less than impressed by the spectacle.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Blending documentary and fictional elements, directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw pay homage to the remarkable and charming people whose zest for life shapes and preserves this unique region and its centuries-old culture.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

Hidden among the leafy lanes of Kardiani, the enchanting garden taverna of To Perivoli tis Kardianis captures the slower, greener side of Tinos.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Not only that, but the ever-important paths of totality will include several travel hot spots, making these some of the most accessible and enchanting eclipses of our lifetime.

— Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of enchanting

Adjective

Very few things in movies and television shows delight me as much as a mysterious character revealing his or her fascinating backstory through an extended monologue that is delivered while staring off into the unspecified middle distance.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Any talk of changing the rules, salary cap or otherwise, to put reins on this kind of success would propagate underperformance and penalize this fascinating culture of constant improvement.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Adjective

Urgessa is known for his alluring figurative paintings that feature various Black figures often in enigmatic poses and spaces.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alluring

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