Alluring Meaning in English
word · lemma: allure
əˈɫʊɹɪŋ
uh-LOOR-ing
ɐlˈɔːɹɪŋ
uh-LAW-ring
Definition
Very attractive or tempting; making you want to have or do something because it looks interesting or beautiful.
Usage & Nuances
"Alluring" is often used for people, places, or things with a mysterious or charming appeal, but can also describe offers or ideas. More formal than 'attractive'. Common collocations: "alluring smile", "alluring offer". Not used for physical attractiveness without charm.
Spanish: atractivo - seductorPortuguese (BR): atraente - sedutorPortuguese (PT): atraente - sedutorChinese (Simplified): 诱人的 - 有吸引力的Chinese (Traditional): 誘人的 - 有吸引力的Hindi: आकर्षक - लुभावनाArabic: جذّاب - فاتنBengali: মোহময় - আকর্ষণীয় (চমৎকার ও রহস্যময়ভাবে)Russian: очаровательный - заманчивыйJapanese: 魅力的な - 誘惑的なVietnamese: quyến rũ - lôi cuốnKorean: 매혹적인 - 유혹적인Turkish: çekici - cazibeli - baştan çıkarıcıUrdu: دلکش - پرکشش - پرکشش (دل کو کھینچنے والی)Indonesian: memikat - menggoda
Example Sentences
The dress has an alluring color.
basic
He gave her an alluring smile.
basic
The city is alluring at night.
basic
There's something alluring about the unknown.
natural
They made an alluring offer we couldn't refuse.
natural
Her voice is strangely alluring.
natural