Allure

Pronunciation: /əˈlʊr/

Allure (noun)

  1. a special charm or appeal that makes something or someone attractive.

Examples

  • The allure of the ocean draws many visitors.
  • The allure of the city is hard to resist.

Common collocations: mysterious allure, natural allure, hold allure, allure customers, allure attention

Allure (verb)

  1. to attract or tempt someone with something desirable.

Examples

  • The bright lights allure tourists to the city.
  • The promise of adventure allures many travelers.

Synonyms of Allure

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Allure

  • — when discussing attraction
  • — when discussing charm or appeal