Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

alluring

American  
[uh-loor-ing] / əˈlʊər ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.

  2. fascinating; charming.


alluring British  
/ əˈljʊərɪŋ, əˈlʊə- /

adjective

  1. enticing; fascinating; attractive

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • alluringly adverb
  • alluringness noun
  • unalluring adjective
  • unalluringly adverb

Etymology

Origin of alluring

First recorded in 1525–35; allure + -ing 2

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

He was planning to go home when he was approached by a Russian man with an alluring offer: work as a restaurant cook for the equivalent of $5,200 a month—a staggering enticement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

That’s what makes her so alluring as an actor.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Venturing into this world as a teen had an alluring "cool" factor for Dr Aiqing Wang, now a senior lecturer in Chinese at the University of Liverpool.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Add Chicago and the great fair, and the combination became too alluring to turn down, no matter what Anna suspected about his and Minnie’s relationship.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson