Meaning & use

seductively

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In a manner that is attractive or tempting, especially so as to entice someone.

See it in a sentence

She smiled seductively across the room.

The advertisement was crafted seductively to draw in new customers.

A note on using this word

Derives from Latin 'seducere,' meaning 'to lead astray,' and can describe physical allure as well as persuasive appeal.

Words with a similar meaning

temptinglyalluringly

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Words with an opposite meaning

repulsively

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