alluringly
- adverb
- /əˈlʊrɪŋli/
- But thanks to Demeter Fragrances, you can now buy Cologne celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with scents like Irish Cream, Clover and the alluringly vague Ireland.
Examples
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Her hips rolled alluringly with each balanced step.
Fiction book (1992) -
The model posed alluringly on the runway, drawing the attention of all the photographers.
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- Shall I chortle alluringly?
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The entrance to Building B looms alluringly with its cabin yellow glow.
Fiction book (1990) -
- ...alluringly anyway.
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And McCann was just getting started on his alluringly depraved portrait.
Blog text (9) -
Adrienne smiles alluringly.
Fiction book (1990) -
She pursed her lips thoughtfully, alluringly.
Fiction book (2000) -
A two-page photo spread, beginning on page 72, showed Wie lying alluringly on the grass, in a lacy top, dress pants, and heels.
Academic text (2015) -
The very best is to adhere to these people inside the wardrobe, alluringly within an aphotic abode on a cedar hanger.
Blog text (9)
Synonyms
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
Makes people want to come closer
In a way that makes people feel very interested
In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested
In a way that makes someone want something
In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you
In a way that makes someone want it
In a very attractive and exciting way
In a charming way that makes people like you
In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention
In a charming way that delights people and holds their attention
In a charming way that may trick someone
In a way that invites someone to come closer
In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people
Antonyms
How Attractive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Alluringly comes from the verb allure, which is linked to the simple word lure meaning 'bait' or 'something that attracts'. So, to act alluringly is to attract or tempt people, like a lure draws in fish or animals.