seduction

noun
UK: /sɪˈdʌkʃən/
US: /sɪˈdʌkʃən/

  1. The act of persuading someone to do something they would not normally do, often involving sexual attraction.

    1. Her seduction was subtle and effective.
    2. The film explores the themes of power and seduction in politics.

  2. The quality of being attractive and tempting.

    1. The cake's seduction was too much to resist.
    2. The desert island had a certain seduction with its pristine beaches.

Synonyms

attraction temptation charm persuasion lure
seduction transitive-verb

  1. To entice or persuade someone to engage in sexual activity.

    1. He tried to use charm to affect a seduction.
    2. The vampire seduces its victims with supernatural charm and strength.

  2. To attract someone strongly.

    1. The city seduces many with its vibrant culture.
    2. Advertisements are designed to seduce consumers into buying products.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seduction" in English means: The act of persuading someone to do something they would not normally do, often involving sexual attraction., The quality of being attractive and tempting..

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

Synonyms for "seduction": attraction, temptation, charm, persuasion, lure.

Example usage of "seduction": "Her seduction was subtle and effective.". More examples on the page.