seductively
- adverb
- /sɪˈdʌk.tɪv.li/
- NSFW
- The actress looked seductively at the camera, drawing in the audience with her gaze.
You know, like, like centers of power are seductively horrible for history.
- You know, like, like centers of power are seductively horrible for history.
Examples
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Catherine seductively moves closer to Novak, their bodies almost touching, her hands caressing his hair, lips, neck...
Fiction book (2000) -
The dark gems looked as fragile as Sembian lace and glistened seductively.
Fiction book (1992) -
But she asked all seductively, like, I would love to go for a ride.
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You all dress so seductively.
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Austin walks seductively over to the real wet bar and hits a button.
Fiction book (1999) -
"It's an original," she whispers seductively, eyes glittering.
Fiction book (2000) -
The girl Malkovich across the table looks at him seductively, winks, and talks.
Fiction book (1999) -
Kelly swims by Deacon seductively, and he smiles.
Fiction book (2002) -
Rod smiles seductively, kisses Stacy, and places his hand back on her knee.
Fiction book (2000) -
With the tip of her finger, seductively, she pushed her black, buttonless, boat-top blouse down off one shoulder.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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 shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure
In a way that hints at sexual interest without saying it
In a way that shows sexual desire for someone
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
Makes people want to come closer
In a way that makes someone want something
In a playful way that shows romantic interest in someone
In a way that looks sexually attractive to others
In a way that shows strong desire for sex
In a way that makes someone want it
In a way that shows too much interest in sexual things
In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention
Acting in a playful way to attract someone's attention
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 is low and rough, making someone feel attracted
In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction
To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people
In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity
In a way that invites someone to come closer
In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people
Antonyms
How Seductive
- NSFW
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Seductively comes from the parts se- meaning 'apart' and ducere meaning 'to lead'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine 'leading someone apart' from what they planned, so to act seductively is to try to attract or tempt someone toward desire.