alluring
Americanadjective
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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The bronze plaque, unanimously approved by the city council later in the meeting, has the words “Magical, Alluring, Galvanizing, Adventurous” placed vertically in the center.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
Alluring, ambitious and aggressive, Chennault was one of Rodota’s principal sources for the book and a Washington operator par excellence.
From Washington Post • May 18, 2018
Upchurch Vineyard 2014 cabernet sauvignon, Red Mountain, $68: Alluring notes of nutmeg and black currant greet the nose and give way to rich flavors of plum, black pepper and dark chocolate.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2016
Outdoor Games Remain Alluring The N.H.L. announced the game Wednesday as part of a series that recently and is also expected to include outdoor games in New York; Los Angeles; and Vancouver, British Columbia.
From New York Times • May 2, 2013
Alluring as the pirate’s profession is, we must not forget that it had a seamy side, and was by no means all rum and pieces-of-eight.
From Essays in Little by Lang, Andrew
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