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allure

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈlʊr/ · UK /əˈljʊə/

Forms: alluring

allure means: A quality that makes someone or something seem especially attractive or exciting.

noun

STRONG ATTRACTIONC1

A quality that makes someone or something seem especially attractive or exciting.

  • The island has a special allure.
  • She understood the allure of sudden wealth.
  • The old hotel's romantic allure brought visitors from far away.

How to use it: allure of something (He could not resist the allure of city life.)

Similar words: appeal, charm, attraction

Common phrases: allure of something, romantic allure, irresistible allure

verb

ATTRACT SOMEONEC2

To attract someone strongly or make them want to do or have something.

  • The island's beauty allured her.
  • Promises of wealth allured them into taking risks.
  • The garden continues to allure visitors with its quiet charm.

How to use it: allure someone with something (The city allured travelers with its promise of adventure.); allure someone into doing something (The prospect of fame allured him into leaving home.)

Similar words: attract, entice, tempt

Opposites: repel

Common phrases: allure someone, allure someone with something, allure someone into something

Questions about allure

What does allure mean?

A quality that makes someone or something seem especially attractive or exciting.

What is allure in other languages?

Türkçe: çekicilik · Español: atractivo · Français: charme · Deutsch: Anziehungskraft · Italiano: fascino · 日本語: 魅力

How do you pronounce allure?

In American English /əˈlʊr/; in British English /əˈljʊə/.

How do you use allure in a sentence?

The island has a special allure. She understood the allure of sudden wealth.

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