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sirenic

American

[sahy-ren-ik] / saɪˈrɛn ɪk /

Also sirenical

adjective

of or characteristic of a siren; melodious, tempting, or alluring.

Other Word Forms

sirenically adverb

Etymology

Origin of sirenic

First recorded in 1695–1705; siren + -ic

Example Sentences

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Yet day by day he had fought back that sirenic call.

From Project Gutenberg

The sirenic tone of voice and the gesture of his hands indicated the seraphic pleasure to be obtained only in one of those secluded spots.

From Project Gutenberg

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