allure

[ uh-loor ]

/ əˈlʊər /

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verb (used with object), al·lured, al·lur·ing.

to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.

to fascinate; charm.

verb (used without object), al·lured, al·lur·ing.

to be attractive or tempting.

noun

fascination; charm; appeal.

OTHER WORDS FOR allure

1 entice, lure.

2 enchant, entrance, captivate.

4 glamour, attraction.

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Origin of allure

1375–1425; late Middle English aluren<Middle French alurer, equivalent to a-a-⁵ + lurer to lure

OTHER WORDS FROM allure

al·lur·er, nounun·al·lured, adjective

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How to use allure in a sentence

If we can keep our republic, it will require dampening the allure of conspiracy theories, particularly about the fraudulence of elections.
Why America Is Ripe for Election Conspiracy Theorizing - Facts So Romantic|Brian Gallagher|November 17, 2020|Nautilus
Their romance builds naturally and capitalizes on the physical allure they felt all along.
‘Written in the Stars’ is a ‘Pride and Prejudice’ reboot that’s charming, effervescent and entirely itself|Ellen Morton|November 10, 2020|Washington Post
Gravel grinders, as one of the sport’s fastest growing segments, feed off aspirations of freedom and the allure of adventure, and they appeal to experts and newbies alike.
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More emphasis on space—space to spread out, to be outside, and to work from home—as well as the return of suburban allure.
September brings sales slowdown for certain home types|Marc Ross|October 16, 2020|Washington Blade

What makes this episode interesting is that it’s where that allure begins to wear off.
Every episode of Gilmore Girls, ranked|Constance Grady|October 6, 2020|Vox
Her father, allured by his wealth, was very anxious that his daughter should accept the offer.
Madame Roland, Makers of History|John S. C. Abbott
But Lady Hartledon, though thus sweetly allured to confession, held her tongue.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
But by the pleasure led,Of that sweet likeness, that allured me so,A long and heavy servitude to bear.
The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi|Giacomo Leopardi
All the nations around willingly united themselves to him, allured by his discourses and promises.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
The tyrants allured them to dishonor by threats and rewards.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03|Various

British Dictionary definitions for allure

allure

/ (əˈljʊə, əˈlʊə) /

verb

(tr) to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract

noun

attractiveness; appealthe cottage's allure was its isolation

Derived forms of allure

allurement, nounallurer, noun

Word Origin for allure

C15: from Old French alurer, from lure bait, lure

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