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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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Our conversation, and Kondo’s book, show that Japanese philosophy’s popularity isn’t just about aesthetic allure or cultural exoticism.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
This beloved sunrise spot allures nature lovers with east-facing panoramas that delight during supermoon season.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
But, for those who can’t afford a $28 million ticket to space, Mongolia’s MARS-V camp will offer a more accessible way to experience that cosmic allure at a fraction of the cost, expected to be around $6,000 per person for a month at the camp, and pre-camp training and evaluation.
—Rosanna Philpott, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Our conversation, and Kondo’s book, show that Japanese philosophy’s popularity isn’t just about aesthetic allure or cultural exoticism.
—Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allure. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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