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Definition of allure

allure

/əˈlʊər/
al · lure
Adverb:alluringly
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Plural:allures
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Adjective:alluring
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Past Simple:allured
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Past Participle:allured
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Present Participle:alluring
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allure Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive, fascinating, or charming.

Example

"The quiet coastal village holds a timeless allure for artists and writers seeking solitude."

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• verb

1

To powerfully attract, entice, or charm someone.

Example

"Generations of explorers were allured by tales of uncharted islands and abundant natural resources."

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• Rhymes for allure

• Nearby Words

allsorts
allspice
allude
allure
allurement
alluring
alluringly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French 'alurer', formed from 'a-' (to) and 'luirre' (a falconer's decoy made of feathers and baited with meat to recall a hawk).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Allure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/allure
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