seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv 
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man—
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
noun
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the seductive power of advertising
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
The Girl from Missouri is a grand showcase for Harlow’s expert mix of seductive comedy and poignant humanity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2025
Rombauer is justly famous for its ripe, seductive Chardonnays, with plenty of aroma, vanilla and a long finish that promises to be even better in a year or two.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Sip on creative blends like the Smokey & the Bandit, a seductive blend of rum blend, smoked ginger and honey, pineapple, and tiki bitters.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv
seductively
adverb
seductiveness
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