allure

noun
UK: /əˈlʊər/
US: /əˈlʊr/

  1. The quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting.

    1. The allure of the beach is strong in summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dark forests have always held a certain allure for adventurous travelers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attraction lure charm tempt temptation entice appeal attract
allure verb

  1. To attract or tempt someone by offering something pleasing or advantageous.

    1. The job offer did not allure her at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. Advertisements allure consumers with promises of great deals and discounts. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "allure" is /əˈlʊər/ in British English and /əˈlʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allure": attraction, lure, charm, tempt, temptation, entice, appeal, attract.

Example usage of "allure": "The allure of the beach is strong in summer.". More examples on the page.