allured

al·lure

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-loo r]
- /əˈlʊər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-loo r]
- /əˈlʊər/

Definitions of allured word

verb with object allured to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable. 1
verb with object allured to fascinate; charm. 1
verb without object allured to be attractive or tempting. 1
noun allured fascination; charm; appeal. 1
noun allured Simple past tense and past participle of allure. 1

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Origin of allured

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English aluren < Middle French alurer, equivalent to a- a-5 + lurer to lure

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Parts of speech for Allured

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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allured popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for allured

adjective allured

urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
persuaded — to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.

All 2 Synonyms of allured

Antonyms for allured

verb allured

disenchanted — to rid of or free from enchantment, illusion, credulity, etc.; disillusion: The harshness of everyday reality disenchanted him of his idealistic hopes.
disgusted — to cause loathing or nausea in.
repelled — to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.).
discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
pushed — to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.

All 9 Antonyms of allured