# alluring

/əˈɫʊɹɪŋ/ (US) · /ɐlˈɔːɹɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/alluring
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

describing something that is very attractive, exciting, or mysterious. You use this when something makes you want to go near it or have it.

For teachers: highly attractive or charming, often in a way that suggests mystery or excitement. Typically used to describe qualities of a person, place, or prospect.

## Examples

- The smell of fresh bread was very alluring.
- The travel brochure featured alluring photos of white sandy beaches and turquoise water.
- Despite the risks involved, the alluring prospect of a high-paying career in the city convinced him to leave his quiet hometown.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a participial adjective; it can appear both before a noun or after a linking verb like 'seem' or 'look'.

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