seductive

adjective

se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce seductive (audio)
Synonyms of seductivenext
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
… a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man …—Thatcher Freund
a seductive aroma
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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The fragrance opens with ripe fig and bergamot, while brown sugar, licorice, and vetiver lend a dark, seductive edge. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026 Indeed, chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude are simultaneously authoritative-sounding and eager-to-please, a combination that can lead to terrible-yet-seductive advice that many users accept with little to no critical pushback. — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 6 Aug. 2026 Sheer fabric gives way to a seductive ensemble, while also being breathable and airy for sunny afternoons. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 McQueen starred opposite Faye Dunaway, who portrayed a beautiful and seductive investigator contracted to find the elusive heistman. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seductive

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First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seductive was in 1651

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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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seductive

adjective
se·​duc·​tive si-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce seductive (audio)
: tending to seduce : alluring, tempting
seductively adverb
seductiveness noun

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