allurements

[əˈljʊrmənts]

allurements Definition

• 1. the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
• 2. enticements; attractions

Using allurements: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allurements" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The allurements of the city drew her in.

• Example

  He was immune to her allurements.

• Example

  The company offered him many financial allurements to join their team.

allurements Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for allurements

• attractions
• enticements
• charms

Phrases with allurements

• resist the allurements

  to avoid being tempted by something that is attractive but potentially harmful or dangerous

  Example

  It's important to resist the allurements of drugs and alcohol.

• yield to the allurements

  to give in to temptation and be attracted by something that is alluring or enticing

  Example

  He couldn't resist yielding to the allurements of the casino.

• the allurements of power

  the attractive and seductive qualities of having authority or control over others

  Example

  Many politicians are drawn to the allurements of power.

Origins of allurements

from Old French 'alurer', meaning 'to attract'

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Summary: allurements in Brief

'Allurements' [əˈljʊrmənts] refer to the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating, often used to describe things that are tempting or seductive. It can also mean enticements or attractions, as in 'The company offered him many financial allurements to join their team.' Phrases like 'resist the allurements' and 'yield to the allurements' denote avoiding or giving in to temptation. 'Allurements' can also be used to describe the attractive qualities of power or control over others.