- a variation of alure.
allure
Americanverb (used with object)
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allures,
present (3rd person singular)
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allured,
past participle, past
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alluring
present participle
verb (used without object)
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allures,
present (3rd person singular)
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allured,
past participle, past
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alluring
present participle
noun
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allures
plural
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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alluresimple
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alluressimple
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have alluredperfect
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has alluredperfect
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am alluringprogressive
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are alluringprogressive
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is alluringprogressive
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have been alluringperfect progressive
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has been alluringperfect progressive
Past
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alluredsimple
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had alluredperfect
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was alluringprogressive
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were alluringprogressive
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had been alluringperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of allure
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English aluren, from Middle French alurer, from a- a- 5 + lurer “to lure”; see lure
Explanation
Something that has allure is powerfully attractive and tempting. A career in Hollywood might have great allure to a teenager who loves acting. You've probably noticed that allure contains lure, from the German word luder meaning "bait." A well-made lure is so alluring to a fish that it won't notice the hook. First used in the 15th century, this word has even landed its own fashion magazine — Allure, which tries to tempt people to buy it by putting powerfully attractive people on the cover and hoping you'll believe that if you buy it, you'll have some allure as well.
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Example Sentences
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Beckham's presence was at times questioned, especially when spending loan spells in Milan, but the England captain and global superstar brought a huge amount of eyeballs and allure to the American game.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
If they sense you’re a bored retiree, they will dangle the allure of giving your life renewed purpose.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Meet the men who still love Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency’s power has declined, but it still holds a powerful allure to some people disillusioned with America’s economic system.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
It is the type of bespoke service often found at higher-end retailers—and part of the $2.7 billion clothing chain’s allure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
She is rich but decadent, a writhing vipers’ nest of savagery and toxic allure.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
One of Dollywood's allures is its reflection and promotion of a mountain culture that has steadily faded from modern life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Water Music” is best known for the various suites drawn from it — which, for me, more effectively show off the allures of the music and the rich intricacies Handel subtly folded into each piece.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
After working on “Ronja” and making a computer-animated TV show, I came to see that there are allures and possibilities unique to CG as much as there are with hand-drawn animation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2021
Gessen’s second novel, “A Terrible Country,” brilliantly captures the daily rhythms, allures and challenges of Moscow life in 2008-2009.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2018
The unknown holds possibilities, and it allures one on.
From Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India by Amy Carmichael
That year, label scouts began flocking to the city like never before, allured by Chief Keef’s thunderous “Finally Rich” mixtape, along with buzzing music by King Louie and Sasha Go Hard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
But for most of the 2000s, the market allured me and my brother with something else: a street lined with video game and computer stores.
From The Verge ● Aug. 11, 2022
As he received his medallion, Mr. Díaz, allured by the acoustics, burst into an excerpt from “Otello,” his deep voice reverberating throughout the room.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
Francis was allured by her experience in hockey, from her playing days to coaching and as an analyst.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
Nor was Marx allured by the prospects of a distinguished official career.
From The life and teaching of Karl Marx by M. Beer
They also all prompt a lot of heartburn about races over the past decade that fell short despite initial signs of promise and alluring polling numbers the September before the election.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
One day, a sympathetic nurse hands her a flier with a very alluring come-on, “Generous Salary With Benefits.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Curry made him a Bozo hiding sharp teeth, which was terrifying but not alluring in the least.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
He also lets them know that certain alluring stocks may already be in their index funds, so buying more shares may be unnecessary.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The Cold Storage building wasn’t nearly as alluring as the Court of Honor or the midway.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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