alluring

[ uh-loor-ing ]

adjective

1. very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.
2. fascinating; charming.

alluring

/ əˈljʊərɪŋ; əˈlʊə- /

adjective

1. enticing; fascinating; attractive

Derived Forms

• alˈluringly, adverb

Other Words From

• al·luring·ly adverb
• al·luring·ness noun
• unal·luring adjective
• unal·luring·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of alluring¹

First recorded in 1525–35; allure + -ing ²

Example Sentences

One of the most alluring aspects of Trumpism to Christian conservatives is his vision of masculine power unchecked by accountability.

From Salon

Turns out that the alluring woman gracing the book’s cover is the same one who appears in these pages: intelligent, sensitive and engaging.

From Los Angeles Times

A subtle camera push heightens the alluring atmosphere that paints a portrait of quintessential Joker: juxtaposing beauty with anarchy.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s also the crazed racket of “Motorbike Song” and the alluring ballad “Big Dreams,” written on acoustic guitar and matched in tone by a wistful music video directed by longtime collaborator John Angus Stewart.

From Los Angeles Times

Their alluring compositions sonically resemble the wonder of discovery with a hint of trepidation at the unknown.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beguiling
• captivating
• charming
• enticing
• seductive
• tempting