seductive
/si'dʌktiv/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having the quality of attracting or enticing someone, often in a tempting or alluring way: Describes something or someone that is powerfully attractive in a way that tempts or lures others, potentially leading them into a desired action or state.
- Charmingly persuasive or enticing: Can describe an idea, offer, or argument that is presented in an irresistibly appealing manner.
Usage and Examples
- Describing a person's appearance or manner:
- She had a seductive smile that captivated everyone in the room.
- His voice was low and seductive.
- Describing an abstract quality, idea, or offer:
- The advertisement made a seductive promise of instant wealth.
- The simplicity of the plan was its most seductive feature.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Seductive power": Refers to the compelling, attractive force of something.
- The seductive power of fame leads many to make poor choices.
- Used to imply danger or moral risk: Often carries a connotation that the attraction may lead to an unwise or harmful action.
- The seductive allure of the casino can be financially devastating.
Variants and Related Words
- Seduce (verb): To attract or lead someone astray, often by persuasion or temptation.
- He was seduced by the offer of a high salary and a company car.
- Seduction (noun): The act of seducing or the state of being seduced; something that seduces.
- The seduction of power is a common theme in literature.
- Seductively (adverb): In a seductive manner.
- She whispered seductively.
Synonyms
- Alluring: Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
- Enticing: Attractive or tempting.
- Tempting: Appealing to or inviting someone to do something, especially something morally questionable or unwise.
- Bewitching: Enchanting and delightful, often in a way that is hard to resist.
Antonyms
- Repellent: Causing disgust or distaste; driving away.
- Unattractive: Not pleasing or appealing to look at.
- Off-putting: Causing annoyance or discomfort.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- "A seductive trap": A situation or offer that is appealing but is actually dangerous or harmful.
- The easy credit was a seductive trap that led them into deep debt.
- "The seductive call of the...": A poetic way to describe a powerful, tempting attraction to something (e.g., the seductive call of the open road, the seductive call of adventure).
Adjective
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tending to entice into a desired action or state
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