Allurement

Pronunciation: /əˈljʊrmənt/

Definitions of allurement

noun the action of alluring or the state of being allured; the power to attract or entice

Example Sentences

A1 The shiny object was an allurement for the curious cat.

A2 The allurement of the new job offer was too good to resist.

B1 The allurement of fame and fortune led him down a dangerous path.

B2 The allurement of the exotic location made her book a spontaneous trip.

C1 The allurement of power can corrupt even the most noble of individuals.

C2 The allurement of the unknown is what drives adventurers to explore new territories.

Examples of allurement in a Sentence

formal The allurement of the new job offer was too enticing to pass up.

informal The allurement of free food drew a large crowd to the event.

slang The allurement of the party was off the charts.

figurative The allurement of success can drive people to work harder.

Grammatical Forms of allurement

• past tense: allured
• plural: allurements
• comparative: more alluring
• superlative: most alluring
• present tense: allures
• future tense: will allure
• perfect tense: has allured
• continuous tense: is alluring
• singular: allurement
• positive degree: alluring
• infinitive: to allure
• gerund: alluring
• participle: allured

Origin and Evolution of allurement

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'allurement' originated from the Middle English term 'aluren' which came from the Old French 'alurer' meaning to attract or entice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'allurement' has retained its meaning of enticing or attracting someone, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that tempts or lures someone into a particular action or behavior.