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

Very attractive or tempting, in a way that is hard to resist.

"She wore a seductive red dress to the party."

"The salesman made a seductive pitch about guaranteed returns."

How to use seductive

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more seductive comparative, most seductive superlative

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Etymology

From Latin seduct-, the past-participle stem of seducere ("to lead astray"), plus the adjective ending -ive.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for seductive

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Frequently asked questions

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.