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alluringly

alluringly

1 5.9
In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention
  • adverb
  • /əˈlʊrɪŋli/
translation icon : de manera atractiva
  • 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

  • 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.

  • - Shall I chortle alluringly?

  • The entrance to Building B looms alluringly with its cabin yellow glow.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • - ...alluringly anyway.

  • 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

charmingly
vsalluringly
11 3.0

In a pleasant way that makes people like you

is more than pleasant and implies a tempting draw and strong attraction
seductively
vsalluringly
  • NSFW
8 6.7

In a way that tries to attract someone romantically

is more general covering charm and attraction not limited to romantic intent
tantalizingly
vsalluringly
  • US
4 7.4

In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get

is about general attraction and attention rather than being hard to reach
attractively
vsalluringly
3 2.5

In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it

is more active and adds a tempting element with stronger attention drawing
appealingly
vsalluringly
2 3.8

In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people

is stronger and also suggests tempting draw and attention rather than just liking
invitingly
vsalluringly
1 4.1

Makes people want to come closer

is less about inviting action and more about general tempting attraction
fascinatingly
vsalluringly
1 4.2

In a way that makes people feel very interested

is gentler focusing on attraction and temptation rather than intense absorption
engagingly
vsalluringly
1 4.6

In a way that attracts attention and makes people interested

is broader and adds a tempting quality and general attraction
enticingly
vsalluringly
1 4.4

In a way that makes someone want something

is more general stressing attraction and attention rather than only temptation
winningly
vsalluringly
1 5.1

In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you

is more about broad attraction and attention including a tempting quality
temptingly
vsalluringly
1 4.7

In a way that makes someone want it

is broader and focuses on attraction and attention rather than direct urging
glamorously
vsalluringly
  • US
1 3.7

In a very attractive and exciting way

is simpler focusing on being attractive and tempting rather than high style
winsomely
vsalluringly
1 7.3

In a charming way that makes people like you

is broader and adds stronger attention drawing and tempting appeal
fetchingly
vsalluringly
1 6.2

In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention

is broader including charm and temptation rather than only pretty appearance
enchantingly
vsalluringly
1 5.8

In a charming way that delights people and holds their attention

is less magical and more about drawing attention and tempting interest
beguilingly
vsalluringly
1 7.8

In a charming way that may trick someone

is more straightforward implying charm and attraction without deception
beckoningly
vsalluringly
7.5

In a way that invites someone to come closer

is broader meaning general attraction rather than a literal call to approach
bewitchingly
vsalluringly
8.0

In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people

is less intense focusing on general appeal and attention rather than magic

Antonyms

1 7.2

In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike

In a way that looks plain or unpleasant to others

How Attractive

irresistibly
6 3.9
seductively
  • NSFW
8 6.7
alluringly
1 5.9
attractively
3 2.5
appealingly
2 3.8

Surface Forms

alluringly positive
alluringlier comparative
alluringliest superlative

Morphology

alluringly = alluring (transparent) = allure + ing + ly

Standard adjective-to-adverb conversion with '-ly'; learners who know 'alluring' will readily infer the adverbial meaning.

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.