alluring

[ uh-loo r-ing ]
/ əˈlʊər ɪŋ /

adjective

very attractive or tempting; enticing; seductive.
fascinating; charming.

Origin of alluring

First recorded in 1525–35; allure1 + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM alluring

al·lur·ing·ly, adverb al·lur·ing·ness, noun un·al·lur·ing, adjective un·al·lur·ing·ly, adverb

Definition for alluring (2 of 2)

allure 1
[ uh-loor ]
/ əˈlʊər /

verb (used with object), al·lured, al·lur·ing.

to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
to fascinate; charm.

verb (used without object), al·lured, al·lur·ing.

to be attractive or tempting.

noun

fascination; charm; appeal.

Origin of allure

1
1375–1425; late Middle English aluren < Middle French alurer, equivalent to a- a-5 + lurer to lure

OTHER WORDS FROM allure

al·lur·er, noun un·al·lured, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for alluring (1 of 2)

alluring
/ (əˈljʊərɪŋ, əˈlʊə-) /

adjective

enticing; fascinating; attractive

Derived forms of alluring

alluringly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for alluring (2 of 2)

allure
/ (əˈljʊə, əˈlʊə) /

verb

(tr) to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract

noun

attractiveness; appeal the cottage's allure was its isolation

Derived forms of allure

allurement, noun allurer, noun

Word Origin for allure

C15: from Old French alurer, from lure bait, lure