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allure
/əˈlʊr/
strong attraction or charm
The allure of the city lights kept her from leaving.
The strong attraction of the city lights made her want to stay.
literaryformal
A powerful and mysterious attraction or charm that captivates someone.
The allure of adventure drew him to explore uncharted territories.
The strong attraction of adventure made him want to explore unknown lands.
Often used in a romantic or mysterious context to describe an irresistible pull.
Collocations
the allure ofthe strong attraction ofyield to the alluregive in to the attraction
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'allure' when describing a powerful, almost magical attraction that draws someone in.
Gold Rule
Context Rule
Avoid using 'allure' in casual or everyday contexts; it is more suited to literary or formal writing.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'allure,' from Old French 'alurer,' meaning 'to lure or entice,' from Latin 'allūdere,' meaning 'to play with or mock.'
Usage Notes
Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe an irresistible or mysterious attraction.
Word Breakdown
allure
attraction or charm
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