English Dictionary
Definition of “allure”
allure (əˈljʊə
;əˈlʊə)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract
noun
- attractiveness; appeal ⇒
the cottage's allure was its isolation
Alternative Forms
alˈlurement noun alˈlurer noun Word Origin
C15: from Old French alurer, from lure bait, lure
Synonyms
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attractiveness,
appeal,
charm,
attraction,
lure,
temptation,
glamour,
persuasion,
enchantment,
enticement,
seductiveness,
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attract,
persuade,
charm,
win over,
tempt,
lure,
seduce,
entice,
enchant,
lead on,
coax,
captivate,
beguile,
cajole,
decoy,
inveigle,
Usage examples
It amused me somewhat that not even Starling and Lord Fisher were immune to Lord Golden's social allure.
Robin Hobb, THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)It thus cast its allure beyond semi-urban users to urban families.
India Today (1998)Bernier worries that some of his students are learning the allure of easy money.
canada.com (2004)But slick marketing is not the only reason diamonds retain their allure.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)Delicately, with a bit of detachment, and hopefully with a certain amount of allure and mystery.
Michael Geary, MOON ASTROLOGY FOR LOVERS (2002)
