adj
Uncommon
seductive
sih-DUHK-tihv
Seductive (adj) means Very attractive or tempting, in a way that is hard to resist. Example: “She wore a seductive red dress to the party.”
adj
1
Very attractive or tempting, in a way that is hard to resist.
"Evil is said to be seductive, which is one reason why people do what they know they shouldn't."
"She wore a seductive red dress to the party."
"The salesman made a seductive pitch about guaranteed returns."
How to use seductive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo tempting or attractive that it is hard to say no — used for people, ideas, or offers alike.
Common pairings
seductive smile
seductive offer
seductive voice
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more seductive
- Superlative
- most seductive
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Etymology
From Latin seduct-, the past-participle stem of seducere ("to lead astray"), plus the adjective ending -ive.
Antonyms
unseductive
Rhymes for seductive
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What does “seductive” mean?
The word “seductive” means very attractive or tempting, in a way that is hard to resist. In plain terms, so tempting or attractive that it is hard to say no — used for people, ideas, or offers alike.
How do you pronounce “seductive”?
“Seductive” is pronounced sih-DUHK-tihv (/sɪˈdʌktɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “seductive” in a sentence?
Here is “seductive” used in a sentence: “She wore a seductive red dress to the party.”
What part of speech is “seductive”?
“Seductive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “seductive” come from?
The word “seductive” comes from Latin. From Latin seduct-, the past-participle stem of seducere ("to lead astray"), plus the adjective ending -ive.
Is “seductive” a common word?
“Seductive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
