Alluring
/əˈlʊərɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Highly attractive and tempting.
/əˈlʊərɪŋ/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Attractive or tempting; fascinating.
The alluring scent of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
💡 Simply: Something very attractive and tempting.
More Examples
2
The alluring offer was too good to refuse.
How It's Used
Marketing
"The advertisement featured an alluring image of a tropical beach."
Literature
"She had an alluring smile that captivated everyone in the room."
From Old French *alurer, from aluer 'to bait, entice', from Latin *ad- + *lec- 'to entice'.
The word has maintained a consistently positive connotation throughout its history, often used to describe things that are visually or sensually appealing.
Memory tip
Think of 'lure' – alluring things lure you in.
Practice
Base: allure
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Usage
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