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seductive

/sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
se · duc · tive
Adverb:seductively
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seductive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Sexually or romantically attractive and captivating in a way that arouses desire.

Example

"The singer was known for her rich, seductive voice and charismatic stage presence."

2

Strongly tempting, persuasive, or enticing, often in a way that may lead someone to make an unwise choice.

Example

"The promise of effortless wealth proved to be a seductive illusion for many inexperienced investors."

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• Rhymes for seductive

• Nearby Words

seduce
seducer
seduction
seductive
seductively
seductiveness
seductress

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from the Latin past participle stem 'seduct-' (from 'seducere', meaning 'to lead aside or astray'), combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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