allures

Powerfully pulls toward

Allures is the third-person singular of allure, meaning to attract or entice through charm, mystery, or desirability.

Something allures when it draws you in with an appealing quality: The promise of adventure allures her.

What allures often carries a hint of seduction or danger—the word suggests attraction that may not be entirely wise to follow.

attraction

magnetism

Force between poles

temptation · lure · fascination · draw · pull · attraction · captivation · enchantment · beguilement · desirability

charm

bewitchment

Magical influence over someone

witchery · mesmerism · hypnotism · captivation · beguiling · entrancement · sorcery · glamour · ensnarement · incantation

Categories
Opposites
attraction vs. repulsion

alluresrepels

Drives back, resists

repulses · disgusts · revolts · pushes away · turns off

enticement vs. deterrence

alluresdeters

Discourages through intimidation

discourages · dissuades · repels · drives away · pushes

enticement vs deterrence

alluresdeters

Discourages through intimidation

discourages · dissuades · repels · intimidates · cautions

Phrases
Family

allure, alluring, allured, allurement, allurements, allurer

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G