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Allure Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：attractive quality (allure)
allure
/əˈlʊr/
n.
A special quality that makes someone or something attractive, interesting, or exciting.
attractive quality
➕
/əˈtræktɪv ˈkwɑːləti/
n.
A special, mysterious charm that draws interest and admiration.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'allūrāre' (to lure), composed of 'ad-' (to) + 'lūra' (bait).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'a lure' – like a fishing lure that irresistibly pulls fish. Allure works the same way on people.
📖 Example
The documentary explored the allure of ancient cities, which attracts millions of tourists every year.
The documentary explored the allure of ancient cities, which attracts millions of tourists every year.
🔗 Collocations
mysterious allure – A puzzling and fascinating charm
seductive allure – A powerfully tempting quality
irresistible allure – A charm that cannot be resisted
🔄 Synonyms
charm (n.) – The quality of being pleasant or attractive
appeal (n.) – The power to attract attention or interest
fascination (n.) – The capability to strongly hold one's interest
🚫 Antonyms
repulsion (n.) – A strong feeling of dislike or distaste
deterrence (n.) – The act of discouraging or preventing action
🌱 Derivatives
alluring (adj.) – Powerfully attractive or tempting
allurement (n.) – Something that allures; an attraction
allurer (n.) – A person or thing that allures
📖 Cultural Story
Originating in 16th-century falconry, 'allure' described the device used to recall a hawk. It later evolved to mean any irresistible attraction.
Meaning 2：tempting power (allure)
allure
/əˈlʊr/
n.
The power to attract or tempt someone strongly, often towards doing something.
tempting power
➕
/ˈtemptɪŋ ˈpaʊər/
n.
The ability to strongly attract or entice someone, often toward a desirable but potentially risky action.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Despite knowing it was expensive, the allure of the new smartphone's features was too strong for him to resist.
Despite knowing it was expensive, the allure of the new smartphone's features was too strong for him to resist.
🔗 Collocations
commercial allure – The attractive power used in business or advertising
the allure of wealth – The strong attraction that money and riches hold
the allure of fame – The irresistible pull that public recognition exerts
🔄 Synonyms
temptation (n.) – The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise
enticement (n.) – Something used to attract or persuade
lure (n.) – The powerful attraction of something desirable
🚫 Antonyms
repulsion (n.) – A strong feeling of dislike or aversion
deterrence (n.) – The act of preventing or discouraging through fear
🌱 Derivatives
alluring (adj.) – Powerfully attractive or tempting
allurement (n.) – Something that allures; an attraction
allurer (n.) – A person or thing that allures
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