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

For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring. —Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

Mario Tama / Getty Images This rallying cry is alluring for many of the 4 million Iranian exiles and expats worldwide, just under a third of whom live in the U.S., according to Iranian Foreign Ministry statistics from 2021. —Alexander Smith, NBC news, 25 June 2025

If that’s not alluring enough, Corrida’s rooftop hosts the Summer Sunset Series events, which include live music. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025

Truly, rural living has never been more alluring, and people are trying to replicate the lifestyle (even if residing in bustling, metropolitan areas) with the help of more natural elements, rustic decor pieces, and earthy color palettes in their homes. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 20 June 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