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

It's not true, but it's an alluring idea for the status-signalers.

From Salon

Larger states have more people moving in and out, so the trade group also looked at another metric to gauge how alluring a state is for people switching jobs.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

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