alluring
/əˈlʊərɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈlʊrɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈlu̇r-iŋ/ (ame, mw)
alluring — adjective
- alluringpositive
- more alluringcomparative
- most alluringsuperlative
1. extremely appealing in a way that makes you want to get closer to it, have it, o
extremely appealing in a way that makes you want to get closer to it, have it, or experience it — the attraction often comes from a mix of beauty, mystery, or the promise of pleasure
The alluring smell of bread drew Wei into a bakery on her way home.
collocation: alluring + scent (sense appeal)
Valentina received an alluring job offer from a design firm in Milan.
collocation: alluring + job offer / offer
The old house had an alluring mystery that made Clara want to explore every room.
Tourists come to the island for its alluring beaches and clear warm water.
Kwame found the idea of learning Japanese an alluring challenge.
- tempting
focuses on offering something desirable, often with a hint of risk or indulgence — a tempting dessert is hard to resist, but not necessarily mysterious
- captivating
holds your complete attention; stronger on the mental-focus side than the desire side
- enchanting
suggests a magical, delightful appeal — more whimsical than alluring
- seductive
implies a deliberate attempt to attract, often in a romantic or sensual way; can carry negative overtones of manipulation
- repulsive
causing strong dislike or disgust — the opposite of the pull alluring describes
- unappealing
not attractive or interesting — a neutral opposite
文法句型
alluring + noun
be + alluring
用法筆記
Often describes something that draws you in through the senses (sight, smell, sound) or through a promise of pleasure or reward. Stronger and more emotionally charged than 'attractive' — alluring suggests an active pull rather than a static quality.