Enticement Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈtaɪsmənt
in-TYS-ment
ɛntˈaɪsmənt
ent-EYS-ment
Definition
Something that attracts, tempts, or encourages someone to do something, usually by making something seem appealing or rewarding.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in legal or persuasive contexts. Common collocations include 'offer of enticement', 'without enticement', and 'financial enticement'. Strongly suggests tempting someone, sometimes with a sense of moral risk.
Spanish: tentación - atracciónPortuguese (BR): tentação - atrativoPortuguese (PT): tentação - atrativoChinese (Simplified): 诱惑 - 吸引力Chinese (Traditional): 誘惑 - 吸引力Hindi: प्रलोभन - आकर्षणArabic: إغراء - جذبBengali: প্রলুব্ধক - লোভনীয়তাRussian: соблазн - приманкаJapanese: 誘惑（ゆうわく） - 魅力的な誘いVietnamese: sự lôi kéo - sự dụ dỗKorean: 유혹 - 꾐Turkish: çekicilik - ayartmaUrdu: لبھانا - ترغیبIndonesian: godaan - bujukan
Example Sentences
He could not resist the enticement of chocolate cake.
basic
The store used discounts as an enticement to attract customers.
basic
Money can be a powerful enticement for some people.
basic
Despite all the enticements, she stayed true to her goals.
natural
That job offer came with plenty of enticements.
natural
He wasn’t interested, no matter the enticement.
natural