allure
to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
to fascinate; charm.
to be attractive or tempting.
fascination; charm; appeal.
Origin of allure
1Other words for allure
Other words from allure
- al·lur·er, noun
- un·al·lured, adjective
Words Nearby allure
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How to use allure in a sentence
Part of the allure of the roast chicken is its spiced kombu brine, a flavor pump bolstered by a basting of herb butter as the entree cooks.
Along with the allure of its exclusivity, the app’s major draw is the chance for users to join conversations hosted by celebrities like Musk, about trading app Robinhood’s impact on Wall Street, bitcoin, and brain implants.
The allure of being vaccinated and getting to normal is not quite reality because of the new variants and the underserved communities of the world not getting them.
Coronavirus mutations add urgency to vaccination effort as experts warn of long battle ahead | Joel Achenbach, Ariana Eunjung Cha | January 30, 2021 | Washington PostIn winter, Colorado’s towering peaks and sweeping vistas sparkle with extra allure…but also extra risk, as staying safe takes more awareness and preparation, especially if you plan on venturing into mountainous terrain.
How to Safely Explore Colorado's Backcountry This Year | Outside Editors | January 28, 2021 | Outside OnlineSome agency execs say they recognize that retaining top talent will take more attention from leadership as the allure of a fun office culture no longer holds the same weight as it once did.
‘Don’t care about those perks’: Employees are no longer staying at companies for a cool culture | Kristina Monllos | December 28, 2020 | Digiday
And to defectors from North Korea like Park and Jang, Hollywood films are a huge allure.
North Korea’s Secret Movie Bootleggers: How Western Films Make It Into the Hermit Kingdom | Lizzie Crocker | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMarston wrote that Wonder Woman needed “all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.”
Wonder Woman’s Creation Story Is Wilder Than You Could Ever Imagine | Tom Arnold-Forster | November 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Carrie Bradshaw was so pivotal in creating the allure of the New York City woman,” Arora says.
How Brooklyn Invaded Paris—Next Stop, the World | Brandon Presser | October 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIts remote setting added to the exotic allure of its being the principal pilgrimage site for such an obscure religion.
Fighting Back With Faith: Inside the Yezidis’ Iraqi Temple | Michael Luongo | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut that may just add to the allure for these fledgling leaders.
So You Want to Rule a Kingdom? A Wacky History of One-Man Nations | Nina Strochlic | July 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir cry is a kind of groan, which the huntsmen imitate in order to allure them.
Buffon's Natural History. Volume VII (of 10) | Georges Louis Leclerc de BuffonWe have already seen that early attempts were made to allure the members to their duty by payment.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneShe flashed at him over her shoulder a smile that had all the allure of lovely youth.
The Highgrader | William MacLeod RaineLet us not pay attention to those deceptive lights which the world holds out to allure and destroy.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxNeither hot nor cold, the whole aspect of the dinner-table resisted and repelled the gaze, and made no pretensions to allure it.
Rhoda Fleming, Complete | George Meredith
British Dictionary definitions for allure
/ (əˈljʊə, əˈlʊə) /
(tr) to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
attractiveness; appeal: the cottage's allure was its isolation
Origin of allure
1Derived forms of allure
- allurement, noun
- allurer, noun
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