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Definition of allurement

allurement

/əˈlʊərmənt/
al · lure · ment
Adverb:alluringly
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Plural:allurements
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Adjective:alluring
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allurement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being powerfully attractive, fascinating, or enticing; the action or process of alluring.

Example

"The quiet coastal village held a timeless allurement for artists seeking solitude."

2

Something that attracts, tempts, or entices, often used in the plural to denote specific worldly pleasures or incentives.

Example

"He decided to leave behind the noisy allurements of the metropolis for a simpler life in the countryside."

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• Rhymes for allurement

• Nearby Words

allspice
allude
allure
allurement
alluring
alluringly
allusion

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the verb 'allure' plus the suffix '-ment'. 'Allure' derives from Anglo-French 'alurer' (to attract to a falconry lure), from 'a-' (to) and 'lure' (a leather bait device used by falconers).

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