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

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

From Los Angeles Times

And they were alluring enough to help get Democrats narrowly over the line.

From Slate

An alluring, distinctly Angeleno perfume, if I’ve ever smelled one.

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

The alluring noise fell on deaf ears.

From BBC

Related Words

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