allured; alluring
: to entice by charm or attraction
… I had been fool enough to allow myself to be so quickly allured by her charms …—
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: power of attraction or fascination : charm
the allure of fame
rare books that hold a special allure for collectors
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Verb
was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date
allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
The crust, alluring in shades of caramel, looked so toothy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
While a spacious couch has its allure, a modular sofa can transform into the sectional of your dreams, a love seat and matching chair set, or a three-seater sofa—all in a matter of minutes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2025
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Verb
Sure, 2000’s Almost Famous is now a cult classic movie—but 25 years later, we’re still stuck on Kate Hudson’s portrayal of the chic and alluring Penny Lane.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
The crust, alluring in shades of caramel, looked so toothy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Lean into Dark Wood Tones The light-toned timbers of Scandinavian design are giving way to the allure of darker woods.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
While a spacious couch has its allure, a modular sofa can transform into the sectional of your dreams, a love seat and matching chair set, or a three-seater sofa—all in a matter of minutes.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allure. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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allure
1 of 2 verb
al·lure
ə-ˈlu̇(ə)r 
allured; alluring
: to try to attract or influence by offering what seems to be a benefit or pleasure
allure
2 of 2 noun
: power of attraction : charm
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