Definitions
- Describing a strong desire to do something, often with negative consequences. - Referring to a situation where one is inclined to engage in an activity despite knowing it is not the best course of action. - Talking about a feeling of being enticed or seduced by something that is potentially harmful or dangerous.
- Describing a strong attraction or fascination towards something. - Referring to a situation where one is drawn towards something due to its beauty, charm, or appeal. - Talking about a feeling of being captivated or enchanted by something that is attractive or desirable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong attraction towards something.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to situations where one is drawn towards something.
- 3Both words have a positive connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe feelings of desire or interest.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Tempted has a negative connotation, while allured has a positive connotation.
- 2Intent: Tempted implies a potential negative outcome, while allured does not necessarily imply any negative consequences.
- 3Action: Tempted implies a desire to engage in a specific action, while allured does not necessarily imply any specific action.
- 4Emotion: Tempted implies a feeling of conflict or struggle, while allured implies a feeling of attraction or enchantment.
- 5Usage: Tempted is more commonly used in everyday language, while allured is less common and more formal.
Remember this!
Tempted and allured both describe a strong attraction towards something, but they differ in their connotation, intent, action, emotion, and usage. Tempted has a negative connotation and implies a potential negative outcome, while allured has a positive connotation and does not necessarily imply any negative consequences. Tempted implies a desire to engage in a specific action, while allured does not necessarily imply any specific action. Tempted implies a feeling of conflict or struggle, while allured implies a feeling of attraction or enchantment. Finally, tempted is more commonly used in everyday language, while allured is less common and more formal.
