Allurements — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈlu̇r/ al·lure

Meaning & Definition of Allurements

Allurements (verb)

  1. to entice by charm or attraction

Allurements (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain

    "for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game"

    similar: baits, come-ons, enticements, lures, siren songs, temptations, turn-ons
    related: appeals, calls, attractions, boosts, encouragements, goads, impetuses, impulses, incentives, inducements, motivations, persuasions, seducements, seductions, spurs, stimuli, decoys, snares, traps, entrapments, mousetraps
    near: alarms, alerts, cautions, forewarnings, notices, warnings

  2. the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised

    "difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival"

    similar: enticements, lures, seductions, temptations
    related: siren songs, allures, appeals, attractions, charms, enchantments, glamours, invitations, baits, inducements, influences, persuasions, powers, sways

Related Entry: Allure (verb)

Allure is a different word from Allurements. The synonyms below are for allure, not for allurements.

  1. to attract or delight as if by magic

    "was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date"

    similar: beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, kill, magnetize, wile, witch (archaic)
    related: disarm, draw, entice, lure, pull, seduce, tempt, delight, gratify, please, arrest, enrapture, enthrall, entrance, appeal (to), interest, intrigue, beckon, court, invite, solicit, woo
    near: disgust, offend, repel, revolt, annoy, displease, irk, bore, tire, weary

  2. to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage

    "allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market"

    similar: bait, beguile, betray, decoy, entice, lead on, lure, seduce, solicit, tempt
    related: draw in, inveigle, persuade, rope (in), snow, catch, enmesh, ensnare, entrap, mesh, snare, tangle, trap, bewitch, captivate, charm, enchant, fascinate, magnetize, wile
    near: alert, caution, forewarn, ward (off), warn, drive (away or off), repulse, turn away

Related Entry: Allurement (noun)

Allurement is a different word from Allurements. The synonyms below are for allurement, not for allurements.

  1. something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain

    "for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game"

    similar: bait, come-on, enticement, lure, siren song, temptation, turn-on
    related: appeal, call, attraction, boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, inducement, motivation, persuasion, seducement, seduction, spur, stimulus, decoy, snare, trap, entrapment, mousetrap
    near: alarm, alert, caution, forewarning, notice, warning

  2. the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised

    "difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival"

    similar: enticement, lure, seduction, temptation
    related: siren song, allure, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, charm, enchantment, glamour, beckoning, invitation, bait, inducement, influence, persuasion, power, sway

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Allurements

The most common words with a similar meaning to Allurements:

baits, come-ons, enticements, lures, siren songs, temptations, turn-ons, seductions

Related Words for Allurements

appeals, calls, attractions, boosts, encouragements, goads, impetuses, impulses, incentives, inducements, motivations, persuasions, seducements, spurs, stimuli, decoys, snares, traps, entrapments, mousetraps, allures, charms, enchantments, glamours, invitations, influences, powers, sways

Near Antonyms of Allurements

alarms, alerts, cautions, forewarnings, notices, warnings

Word Forms of Allurements

Inflections: allured, alluring

Derived words: allurement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Allurements

Middle English aluren, from Middle French alurer, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + lure, leure lure lure

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Allurements

What does "Allurements" mean?

"Allurements" means to entice by charm or attraction. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to entice by charm or attraction. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Allurements"?

Other words for "Allurements" include baits, come-ons, enticements, lures, siren songs, temptations, turn-ons and seductions. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Allurements" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Allurements"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Allurements". Common alternatives include baits, come-ons, enticements, lures, siren songs, temptations, turn-ons and seductions.

How do you use "Allurements" in a sentence?

Examples of "Allurements" in a sentence: "for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game"; "difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival".

Is "Allurements" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Allurements" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Allurements"?

"Allurements" is pronounced /ə-ˈlu̇r/ and divided into syllables as al·lure.

What is the origin of the word "Allurements"?

"Allurements" comes from Middle English aluren, from Middle French alurer, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + lure, leure lure lure. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Allurements" meaning "something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain"?

When "Allurements" (noun) means something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain, synonyms include baits, come-ons, enticements, lures, siren songs and temptations.