allure Definition
- 1the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting
- 2the power to attract or charm people
Using allure: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allure" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The allure of the city drew her in.
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The allure of adventure called to him.
Example
The allure of fame and fortune can be tempting.
allure Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for allure
- attraction
- appeal
- charm
- fascination
- magnetism
Antonyms for allure
- disgust
- repulsion
Phrases with allure
hold an allure
be attractive or fascinating to someone
Example
The idea of traveling the world holds a great allure for many people.
the allure of the unknown
the attraction of something that is mysterious or unexplored
Example
The allure of the unknown is what drives many explorers and adventurers.
resist the allure
refrain from being attracted or tempted by something
Example
Despite the allure of the luxurious lifestyle, she chose to live a simple life.
Origins of allure
from Old French 'alurer', meaning 'to attract'
Summary: allure in Brief
'Allure' [əˈljʊə(r)] refers to the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting. It can also mean the power to attract or charm people. Examples include 'The allure of the city drew her in.' and 'The allure of adventure called to him.' Phrases like 'hold an allure' and 'the allure of the unknown' use 'allure' to denote attraction or fascination. 'Resist the allure' implies refraining from being attracted or tempted by something.
