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Added 6 October 2026

alluring

/əˈlʊɹɪŋ/ adjective

In Latin: pellax Wiktionary

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Having the power to allure.

noun

The act or habit of enticing or attracting in order to seek a benefit or advantage.

verb

present participle and gerund of allure

Origin

By surface analysis, allure + -ing.

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