Seduces Meaning in English
word · lemma: seduce
sɪˈdus
si-DOOS-iz
sɪdjˈuːsɪz
si-DYOOS-iz
Definition
When someone or something attracts you in a strong and often romantic or sexual way, or tries to convince you to do something you might not normally do.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in romantic, sexual, or persuasive situations. Can be formal or literary; informal context sometimes uses 'hits on' or 'flirts with.' Frequently used with people, but can apply metaphorically, as in 'the offer seduces him.' Be careful not to confuse with 'introduces' or 'reduces.'
Spanish: seduce - atrae (sentido romántico)Portuguese (BR): seduz - atrai (sentido romântico)Portuguese (PT): seduz - atrai (sentido romântico)Chinese (Simplified): 诱惑 - 吸引（感情上）Chinese (Traditional): 誘惑 - 吸引（感情上）Hindi: बहकाता है - आकर्षित करता है (रोमांटिक संदर्भ में)Arabic: يغوي - يجذب (بمعنى رومانسي)Bengali: প্রলোভিত করে - আকৃষ্ট করেRussian: соблазняет - привлекаетJapanese: 誘惑するVietnamese: quyến rũKorean: 유혹하다Turkish: baştan çıkarır - cezbetmekUrdu: لبھاتا ہے - ورغلاناIndonesian: menggoda - menarik
Example Sentences
He seduces her with sweet words.
basic
The perfume seduces everyone in the room.
basic
She seduces him with her smile.
basic
This city seduces visitors with its charm and nightlife.
natural
He never seduces for love, only for fun.
natural
The idea of adventure seduces him every summer.
natural