- present participle of allure.
alluring
American
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of alluring
Explanation
Something alluring is attractive and enticing. Alluring things are tempting. You might notice the word lure lurking in alluring — that's because alluring things lure people in by getting them excited and inspiring desire. Sometimes that's in a romantic way, like when someone puts on an alluring perfume before a date. But a homemade chocolate cake would also be pretty alluring to a chocolate lover, just as free World Series tickets would be alluring to a baseball fan.
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Example Sentences
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Perhaps one of the most alluring aspects of the home, at least for prospective buyers with large families, is that all six of the bedrooms boast their own en-suite bathrooms.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
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
Mother’s new L.A. flagship combines California’s serene ambience with old New York’s alluring charm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Curry made him a Bozo hiding sharp teeth, which was terrifying but not alluring in the least.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Her attention remains focused on the chandelier, but that alluring, secret-keeping smile has returned.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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