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- [uh-loo r-ing]
- /əˈlʊər ɪŋ/
- /əˈljʊə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-loo r-ing]
- /əˈlʊər ɪŋ/
Definitions of alluring word
- adjective alluring Someone or something that is alluring is very attractive. 3
- adjective alluring enticing; fascinating; attractive 3
- adjective alluring tempting strongly; highly attractive; charming 3
- adjective alluring very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive. 1
- adjective alluring fascinating; charming. 1
- verb with object alluring to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable. 1
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Origin of alluring
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; allure1 + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Alluring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alluring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
alluring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alluring
adj alluring
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- tempting — that tempts; enticing or inviting.
- seductive — tending to seduce; enticing; beguiling; captivating: a seductive smile.
- bewitching — enchanting; charming; fascinating.
- winning — a victory, as in a game or horse race.
adjective alluring
- appealing — Someone or something that is appealing is pleasing and attractive.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- interesting — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- glamorous — full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way.
noun alluring
- arm-twist — to subject to arm-twisting: The unions arm-twisted the government into negotiating by threatening widespread strikes.
- goose — any of numerous wild or domesticated, web-footed swimming birds of the family Anatidae, especially of the genera Anser and Branta, most of which are larger and have a longer neck and legs than the ducks.
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
- persuasion — the act of persuading or seeking to persuade.
- geese — a plural of goose.
Antonyms for alluring
adj alluring
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
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