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 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 The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The fishing village of Klima is well-known for its syrmata, but minuscule Firopotamos is equally appealing.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • So that was definitely one of the very appealing parts of this package.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of appealing
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
Adjective
  • The building used to be an antiquarian bookshop with soaring arches, and the owners have kept the charming vintage vibes.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • Continue north from New Paltz and discover all that the Hudson Valley and Catskills have to offer—charming towns, next-level antiquing, art, bucolic vistas, and mountain peaks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • But its insistence on seeing the birth of a nation as a dangerous endeavor requiring persistent, even arduous, generosity proves enchanting.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • At Wild Orchard Farmstead on South Korea’s enchanting Jeju Island, regenerative organic tea seeds are planted into the dark, pliable, nutrient-rich soil that allows its roots to grow as deep as the trees are tall.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • The World Cup offers us a fascinating glimpse at the complexities of national pride and identity.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Enter their noisy yet impossibly chic upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Norton) and Pína (Penélope Cruz), who make an alluring proposition that forces Joe and Angela to reevaluate their relationship.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • While the success rate of Skarsgård Green-Card Marriages is currently at zero (noll), we’re encouraged by the odds of one in seventeen to forty-one Skarsgårds eventually being worn down enough to settle for one of our alluring clients.
    — Sarah Hutto, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of alluring

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