seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv 
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man—
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
noun
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the seductive power of advertising
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
As your celestial ruler, Mars, dances with romantic Venus in a fiery trine, this seductive synergy activates your sign and fifth house of love and self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 May 2025
The Corinthia With a seductive piano bar, The Corinthia pays homage to its heritage.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Sapienza seems captivated by the young woman, who can go from hot to cold in a heartbeat, acting all seductive in one scene and then treating the older woman with contempt.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
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