Seductive

Pronunciation: /sɪˈdʌktɪv/

Definitions of seductive

adjective having the quality of enticing or tempting someone in a persuasive manner

Example Sentences

A1 The seductive aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.

A2 She wore a seductive red dress to the party, turning heads as soon as she entered the room.

B1 The marketing campaign used seductive language to entice customers to buy the product.

B2 The actor's seductive charm captivated audiences and made him a popular leading man.

C1 The seductive allure of the exotic island paradise drew tourists from around the world.

C2 Her seductive smile and confident demeanor made her irresistible to those around her.

Examples of seductive in a Sentence

formal The seductive allure of the new advertising campaign captivated the audience.

informal She has a seductive smile that can charm anyone.

slang That new cologne is so seductive, it's like catnip for humans.

figurative The seductive dance of the flames in the fireplace mesmerized me.

Grammatical Forms of seductive

• past tense: seduced
• plural: seductives
• comparative: more seductive
• superlative: most seductive
• present tense: seduces
• future tense: will seduce
• perfect tense: has seduced
• continuous tense: is seducing
• singular: seductive
• positive degree: seductive
• infinitive: to seduce
• gerund: seducing
• participle: seduced

Origin and Evolution of seductive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'seductive' originated from the Latin word 'seducere' which means 'to lead astray, to entice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'seductive' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to being alluring, captivating, or enticing, often in a romantic or sexual context.