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 Andy Warhol, working from a photograph that had appeared in a pinup magazine featuring Mat Queens, created a silk screen of Drexler as Rosa, mid-lunge, at once menacing and seductive. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 In a world riven by democratic backsliding and polluted with AI slop, there’s something seductive about the idea of retreating to a wild, unnavigable place where no one can follow you—because you’ll be submerged up to your eyeballs. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 Maxine is thrust into the seductive, high-stakes world of venture capital after a chance encounter grants her the grift of a lifetime. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seductive

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Adjective

The company went public in 2019 during the special-purpose acquisition company boom, boosted by its association with the charismatic Branson, who rang the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell on the company’s trading debut.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Missy Mazzoli’s operatic adaptation of George Saunders’s novel is a charismatic, openhearted work.

— Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

But his presence, his apparent delight as adults in scuba suits shoot themselves out of helicopters in pursuit of gold, is part of what makes the show so appealing.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
One of the appealing aspects of building an NFL stadium in Inglewood was the speed with which a development agreement could be assembled and approved.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
For example, goldfinches, cardinals, chickadees, and other non-migratory birds seek out the attractive seedheads of black-eyed Susans.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Gino, just downstairs from the hotel, is a charming Italian option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
It’s beautifully presented on charming floral dishware, which is the perfect echo of the gardens just beyond the porch where breakfast is served.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

When Yves Saint Laurent set up a home in Marrakech in the late 1960s, his enchanting lifestyle offered the world a rare glimpse into the world of Moroccan interiors.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Despite the changes, Swift and Kelce’s ceremony still looked enchanting.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of enchanting

Adjective

But one of the really fascinating wrinkles to this Black artist’s career was when during the BLM protests, one of his images went viral.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Visitors can bike, hike, swim in the park’s seasonal pool, and get to know some of the fascinating local history, all across about three square miles.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinating

Adjective

Rather than treating the tip of South America as a holding pen, Silversea has reimagined it as an alluring and deeply atmospheric destination in its own right.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Through stoicism, Nighthawks spins the dark side of American life as cool; its quiet menace is slick and alluring, and its lonesome, shadowy characters are iconic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

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