allurements Definition
- 1the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating
- 2enticements; 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.
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He was immune to her allurements.
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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.
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 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'
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.
