Allured

/əˈlʊrd/ verb

Definition

Attracted or tempted someone with something desirable; drew them in with charm or appeal.

Etymology

From Old French 'alurer' (to lure toward), combining 'a-' (to) and 'lure.' The '-ed' ending creates the past tense, showing a completed action of enticing.

Kelly Says

The word 'allure' carries a note of sophisticated seduction—when you're allured, you're not just attracted, you're drawn in by something mysteriously appealing, which is why fashion and perfume ads use this language constantly.

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