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Meaning of ALLURING

Pronunciation:  u'lûring

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation"
 
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 Synonyms: beguiling, enticing, seductive, tempting
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Al*lur"ing\, a.
That allures; attracting; charming; tempting. --
{Al*lur"ing*ly}, adv. -- {Al*lur"ing*ness}, n.
 
Thesaurus Terms
 
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