Meaning & use
allure
A quality of attractiveness or fascination that draws people in; powerful charm or appeal.
See it in a sentence
The allure of a simpler life led many city dwellers to move to the countryside.
There is a certain allure to old, abandoned buildings that photographers love.
A note on using this word
Allure often implies a somewhat mysterious or seductive pull, stronger and more evocative than simple "appeal" or "interest."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
repulsion
Another way to use it
2. verb
To attract or tempt someone powerfully.
The promise of adventure allured young travelers to the remote islands.
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