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alluring

 
Dictionary: Al·lur·ing
 

a.

That allures; attracting; charming; tempting. -- Al·lur·ing·ly, adv. -- Al·lur·ing·ness, n.


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IN BRIEF: Attractive; enticing.

pronunciation An island vacation sounds so alluring.

 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
  Synonyms: beguiling, enticing, tempting


 
 
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