alluringness
|al-lur-ing-ness|
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/əˈlʊrɪŋnəs/
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/əˈljʊərɪŋnəs/
(allure)
attractive charm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alluringness' originates from the Middle English word 'aluren,' which was derived from the Old French word 'aleurer,' meaning 'to attract or entice.'
Historical Evolution
'aluren' transformed into the modern English word 'allure,' and eventually became 'alluringness' to describe the quality of being alluring.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to attract or entice,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being attractive or fascinating.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
The alluringness of the painting captivated everyone in the gallery.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 08:06