noun
allure
uh-LOOR
Allure (noun) means a powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in. Example: “The allure of a career in Hollywood tempted her away from law school.”
noun
1
A powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
"The allure of a career in Hollywood tempted her away from law school."
"The old city has a certain allure for tourists."
verb
1
To attract or tempt someone strongly.
"The promise of easy money allured him into the scheme."
How to use allure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong, almost magnetic pull or appeal something has.
Common pairings
the allure of
undeniable allure
exotic allure
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Word forms
- Plural
- allures
- Third person singular
- allures
- Past tense
- allured
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Etymology
From Old French aleurer, built from a- ("toward") plus leurre ("lure") — the same root that gives English "lure".
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What does “allure” mean?
The word “allure” means a powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in. In plain terms, a strong, almost magnetic pull or appeal something has.
How do you pronounce “allure”?
“Allure” is pronounced uh-LOOR (/əˈlʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “allure” in a sentence?
Here is “allure” used in a sentence: “The allure of a career in Hollywood tempted her away from law school.”
What is the opposite of “allure”?
The opposite of “allure” — its antonyms — are bore, disgust and repel.
What part of speech is “allure”?
Depending on how it is used, “allure” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “allure” come from?
The word “allure” comes from Old French. From Old French aleurer, built from a- ("toward") plus leurre ("lure") — the same root that gives English "lure".
How many meanings does “allure” have?
“Allure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a powerful, attractive charm or appeal that draws people in.
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