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allure

[əˈljʊə(r)]

allure Definition

  • 1the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting
  • 2the power to attract or charm people

Using allure: Examples

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

  • Example

    The allure of the city drew her in.

  • Example

    The allure of adventure called to him.

  • Example

    The allure of fame and fortune can be tempting.

allure Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for allure

Phrases with allure

  • be attractive or fascinating to someone

    Example

    The idea of traveling the world holds a great allure for many people.

  • the allure of the unknown

    the attraction of something that is mysterious or unexplored

    Example

    The allure of the unknown is what drives many explorers and adventurers.

  • resist the allure

    refrain from being attracted or tempted by something

    Example

    Despite the allure of the luxurious lifestyle, she chose to live a simple life.

Origins of allure

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

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Summary: allure in Brief

'Allure' [əˈljʊə(r)] refers to the quality of being attractive, interesting, or exciting. It can also mean the power to attract or charm people. Examples include 'The allure of the city drew her in.' and 'The allure of adventure called to him.' Phrases like 'hold an allure' and 'the allure of the unknown' use 'allure' to denote attraction or fascination. 'Resist the allure' implies refraining from being attracted or tempted by something.