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Definition of Seductive
1. Adjective. Tending to entice into a desired action or state.
Similar to: Alluring, Beguiling, Enticing, Tempting, Corrupting, Insidious, Teasing
Antonyms: Unseductive
Definition of Seductive
1. a. Tending to lead astray; apt to mislead by flattering appearances; tempting; alluring; as, a seductive offer.
Definition of Seductive
1. Adjective. Attractive, alluring, tempting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Seductive
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Seductive
Literary usage of Seductive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Painters and Engravers: Biographical and Critical by Michael Bryan (1886)
"... seductive, but treacherous, vehicle that gave brilliancy at first, ... but the
acknowledged beauties of this great work are so agreeable and seductive, ..."
2. A Treatise on the Criminal Law as Now Administered in the United States by Emlin McClain (1897)
"seductive arts; promise of marriage.— Where the statute does not specially define
the means which shall be suf- cient to constitute the crime there must be ..."
3. King's Mountain and Its Heroes: History of the Battle of King's Mountain by Lyman Copeland Draper, Anthony Allaire (1881)
"Ferguson's seductive promises to the people.— The Tory, David Fanning.—Ferguson's
adaptation to his Mission—Mrs. Jane Thomas' adventure. ..."
4. King's Mountain and Its Heroes: History of the Battle of King's Mountain by Lyman Copeland Draper, Anthony Allaire, Isaac Shelby (1881)
"Ferguson's seductive promises to the people.— The Tory, David Fanning.—Ferguson's
adaptation to his Mission—Mrs. Jane Thomas' adventure. ..."
5. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann (1913)
"In the German legend the seductive fairy is identified with the ancient goddess
of love, and the story is given a distinctly religious colour through the ..."
6. The Port Folio by Joseph Dennie, Asbury Dickins (1815)
"How soon may we and your parents see all the fruits of our solicitudes and toils
blasted by the insinuating and seductive influence of vice! ..."
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