Alluring

  • 11Alluring — Allure Al*lure , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Alluded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Alluring}.] [OF. aleurrer, alurer, fr. a (L. ad) + leurre lure. See {Lure}.] To attempt to draw; to tempt by a lure or bait, that is, by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to …

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  • 12alluring — adjective attractive or desirable: a low, alluring voice …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13alluring — adjective an alluring hostess Syn: enticing, tempting, attractive, appealing, inviting, captivating, fetching, seductive; enchanting, charming, fascinating; informal come hither …

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  • 14alluring — alluringly, adv. alluringness, n. /euh loor ing/, adj. 1. very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive. 2. fascinating; charming. [1525 35; ALLURE1 + ING2] * * * …

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  • 15alluring — 1. noun /ɚˈluɚ.rɪŋ,ɚˈlʊɚ.rɪŋ/ The action of the verb allure. 2. adjective /ɚˈluɚ.rɪŋ,ɚˈlʊɚ.rɪŋ/ Having the power to allure …

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  • 16alluring — Synonyms and related words: adductive, appealing, appetizing, attracting, attractive, attrahent, beguiling, bewitching, blandishing, cajoling, captivating, catching, challenging, charismatic, charming, coaxing, come hither, coquettish, delusive,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 17alluring — I (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. attractive, charming, seductive, enticing, fascinating, tempting, bewitching, captivating, beguiling, irresistible, tantalizing, magnetic. ANT.: repulsive, repelling, nauseating II (Roget s Thesaurus II) adjective… …

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  • 18alluring — al|lur|ing [ ə lurıŋ ] adjective attractive in an exciting way …

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  • 19alluring — al lur·ing || É™rɪŋ adj. charming; enticing, appealing al·lure || É™ ljÊŠÉ™ v. tempt; charm, attract …

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  • 20alluring — adjective powerfully attract or charm. → allure …

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