allurer

One who tempts

An allurer is someone or something that attracts or entices, drawing others in through charm, appeal, or temptation.

The word carries a hint of seduction or danger—an allurer doesn't just attract, but lures: The city proved an irresistible allurer for young artists seeking fame.

seduction

seducer

One who lures romantically

femme fatale · vamp · Casanova · lothario · Don Juan · coquette · flirt · heartthrob · Romeo · charmer

charisma

magnetism

Force between poles

  • appealFormal review request
  • glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
  • charmAttractive personal quality

charisma · mystique · aura · fascination · captivation · radiance · elegance · grace · sophistication · star quality

enticement

bait

Lure for prey

temptation · attraction · inducement · come-on · snare · trap · carrot · beguilement · inveiglement · honeypot

enchantment

spellbinder

One who captivates listeners

captivator · fascinator · bewitcher · conjurer · illusionist · charmer

Opposites
attraction vs. repulsion

allurerrepellent

Causes strong aversion

repeller · deterrent · dissuader · discourager · warning

Phrases
Family

allure, alluring, allured, allures, allurement, unalluring, alluringly, allurements

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG