Enticement

Quick meaning: Enticement is a noun meaning The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.

Meaning

The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.

More Meanings

1. That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object.

Example Sentences

None but those who have experienced them can conceive of the enticements of science.

In Persia, newly married couples were presented with sheep's trotters steeped in vinegar as a love enticement.

Suddenly on the far side of the street Rozsi and her sister passed, with little baskets on their arms. He started up, and at that moment Rozsi looked round--her face was the incarnation of enticement, the chin tilted, the lower lip thrust a little forward, her round neck curving back over her shoulder. Swithin muttered, "Make your own arrangements--leave me out!" and hurried from the room, leaving James beside himself with interest and alarm.

Word Forms

• enticements

Synonyms for enticement

Depending on context, synonyms include lure, temptation, come-on.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lure, temptation, come-on, seduction, attraction, attractiveness.

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