What does allurement mean?
Allurement means Attractiveness; appeal, charisma..
Allurement
/əˈlʊɚmənt/ · noun
Meaning
Attractiveness; appeal, charisma..
Definitions by Sense
- Attractiveness; appeal, charisma.
- An enticement, inducement or bait.
Example Sentences
He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement.
That though their Thoughts are ever turn'd upon appearing Aimiable, yet every Feature of their Faces and every Part of their Dress is fill'd with Snares and Allurements.
The sheer unimaginableness of coming into her mouth — of coming into anything other than the air or a tissue or a dirty sock — was an allurement too stupendous for a novice to forswear.
Synonyms for allurement
Antonyms for allurement
Related Words
Word Forms
- allurements
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for allurement?
Common synonyms include allure, solicitation, temptingness.
What is the opposite of allurement?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use allurement in a sentence?
He read the letter aloud. Sophia listened with the studied air of one for whom, even in these days, a title possessed some surreptitious allurement.
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