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seductive definition

se·duc·tive (-tiv)

adjective

tending to seduce, or lead astray; tempting; enticing

Etymology: < L seductus, pp. of seducere (see seduce) + -ive

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seductive Synonyms

seductive

modif.

alluring, beguiling, tempting; see charming.


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seductive Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • find: Despite this, many people with MS will still find stem-cell therapy seductive.

Modifies a noun

  • charm: Roger, the man driving the car responsible for her memory lapse, has a cool seductive charm Angela finds irresistible.

Modifying Another Word

  • dangerously: North Korea sees that Iran has been more dangerously seductive of late.

Infinitive complement

  • use: Yet, despite all this, it remains seductive to use a phrase like " reptile brain.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: Mine, for some reason, has proved less seductive.

Preposition: in

  • way: They also manage to be quite seductive in a hypnotic, vampire way, helped by some stunning costume design.
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