Synonyms of allure

32 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for allure is court. Other synonyms of allure are attract, tempt, enchant, draw and seduce.

Synonyms and similar words for allure

attractTo draw by moral, emotional or sexual influence; to engage or fix, as the mind, attention, etc.; to invite or allure.
enticeTo lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
temptTo attract; to allure.
decoy
seduceTo win over or attract.
arrest
beguile
bewitchTo fascinate or charm.
beckon
captivate
charm
courtTo attempt to attract, in any way; to invite by attractions.
delight
drawTo attract (something) by means of a physical force, especially gravity or magnetism.
enchantTo attract and delight, to charm.
engage
enthrall
entrance
enraptureTo fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate or captivate.
fascinate
hypnotize figurativelyTo induce a state of hypnosis in.
interest
intrigue
mesmerize figuratively
pull
pull in
sirenizeTo use enticement, like a siren; to spellbind or enchant.
spellbindTo captivate, or hold the attention of, as if by a magic spell; to entrance.
toleTo entice; to allure or attract.
becharm archaicTo charm; fascinate; hold by a charm or spell.
effascinate obsoleteTo charm; to bewitch.
forspeak obsolete

What is another word for allure?: Allure has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as court, attract, tempt, enchant, draw, seduce, bewitch and entice.
What is the opposite of allure?: The opposite of allure is disgust. Other antonyms of allure are bore and repel.
What does allure mean?: Allure means the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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