adj
alluring
uh-LOOR-rihng
Alluring (adj) means Highly attractive or tempting; having a strong pull. Example: “She gave him an alluring smile across the room.”
adj
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Highly attractive or tempting; having a strong pull.
"She gave him an alluring smile across the room."
"The job offer was alluring, but the hours were brutal."
How to use alluring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo attractive it draws you in — often used for a look, offer, or place.
Common pairings
alluring smile
alluring offer
find something alluring
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Word forms
- Plural
- allurings
- Comparative
- more alluring
- Superlative
- most alluring
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Etymology
By surface analysis, formed from allure and -ing.
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What does “alluring” mean?
The word “alluring” means highly attractive or tempting; having a strong pull. In plain terms, so attractive it draws you in — often used for a look, offer, or place.
How do you pronounce “alluring”?
“Alluring” is pronounced uh-LOOR-rihng (/əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “alluring” in a sentence?
Here is “alluring” used in a sentence: “She gave him an alluring smile across the room.”
What part of speech is “alluring”?
“Alluring” is an adjective.
