alluring

adjective

al·​lur·​ing ə-ˈlu̇r-iŋ 

: having a strongly attractive or enticing quality

an alluring smile/aroma

an alluring prospect

Her appeal for him was that of the frail and alluring woman.

—Edna Ferber

alluringly adverb

smiled alluringly

an alluringly colorful display

Synonyms

• appealing
• attractive
• charismatic
• charming
• seductive
• enchanting
• fascinating

Examples of alluring in a Sentence

the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound

Recent Examples on the Web

Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025

The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025

While the price is alluring, what truly sets this apart is its cocktail of pure vitamin C paired with salicylic acid and neurosensine to refine skin texture and tone on the face and neck without harming sensitive skin. —Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025

With her alluring voice, Estevie sings about getting caught up in a risky romance without worrying about the consequences. —Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for alluring

• assuring
• contouring
• enduring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing
• obscuring
• procuring
• securing
• curing
• during