seductive
adjective
se·duc·tive
si-ˈdək-tiv 
: tending to seduce : having alluring or tempting qualities
… a seductive, sometimes disingenuous man …—
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seductively
adverb
seductiveness
noun
Examples of seductive in a Sentence
the seductive power of advertising
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The name Green Goddess is almost as seductive as Barefoot Contessa and this creamy, herby flashback to the 1970s slides easily into a salad dressing.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Here, chefs and entertaining experts share tips for creating a date night at home that feels effortless, seductive, and entirely your own.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal and power.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seductive. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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seductive
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seductively
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