seductively

/sɪˈdʌktɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /sɪˈdʌktɪvli/ (ame, ipa)

seductively — adverb

1. done through looks, gestures, or words to deliberately create sexual desire or a

1.副詞B2
釋義

done through looks, gestures, or words to deliberately create sexual desire or attraction in another person.

例句

Élise smiled seductively at the bartender as she ordered another drink.

smile + seductively (facial expression)

The actor ran his fingers through his hair and looked seductively into the camera.

look + seductively (gaze)

同義詞
  • provocatively

    more confrontational or bold; often suggests testing boundaries

  • suggestively

    less direct; implies rather than openly invites

反義詞
  • repulsively

    in a way that drives people away instead of attracting them

用法筆記

Commonly paired with verbs of looking, smiling, speaking, or moving. The subject is typically a person who intends to create sexual interest, not someone who is merely attractive by chance.

常見錯誤

❌She smiled attractively at him.
✅She smiled seductively at him.
💡'attractively' describes a pleasing appearance; 'seductively' implies a deliberate attempt to create sexual desire.

2. presented or described so attractively that you feel a strong urge to experience

2.副詞B2
釋義

presented or described so attractively that you feel a strong urge to experience, own, or accept something — for example, an offer, an idea, or a lifestyle.

例句

The travel brochure showed the island seductively, with photos of white sand and clear blue water.

describe + seductively (tempting description)

The idea of working from home was seductively simple — no commute, no office politics.

seductively + simple (surprising combination)

同義詞
  • temptingly

    emphasises the urge to act or indulge

  • enticingly

    focuses on pulling you in with positive qualities

  • alluringly

    slightly more literary; suggests mystery or charm

反義詞

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense has no sexual connotation. It typically describes how a presentation, offer, description, or sensory experience makes something seem irresistible.

常見錯誤

❌The job offer was seductively generous.
✅The job offer was seductively attractive.
💡'generous' describes a quality of the offer itself; the adverb 'seductively' pairs better with effects that draw you in ('attractive', 'simple', 'tempting').