alluring

[uh-loor-ing]

adjective

1. very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.

2. fascinating; charming.

alluring

/ əˈljʊərɪŋ, əˈlʊə- /

adjective

1. enticing; fascinating; attractive

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of alluring¹

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

Example Sentences

Rhythmically mesmerizing and harmonically alluring, Minimalism proved the most persuasive new musical method of the late 20th century.

From Los Angeles Times

His alluring credentials include an uncle he claims is a top fighter in the resistance who can get Sara a meet and greet with the leader of the Al-Yasser Front.

From Los Angeles Times

The many women who have fallen for the alluring words of a gruff European probably understand the appeal of a man who says what a woman needs to hear.

From Salon

But the show illuminates how she is at her most alluring when vulnerability is in reserve.

From Los Angeles Times

Shortly afterwards, I made my way to perhaps the festival's most visually alluring site - Arcadia.

From BBC

Related Words

• beguiling 
• captivating 
• charming 
• enticing 
• seductive 
• tempting