Alluring – powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating

(Pronounced uh-luhr-ring)

To remember the definition of the word alluring, use the following mnemonic:

I caught and alligator by luring (alluring) it into a trap which it found mysteriously attractive. 

Examples of alluring in a sentence

While the job offer had many alluring qualities he had to turn it down. 

She found the idea of staying home watching movies far more alluring than going out partying. 

His attempts to seem alluring only made him look more and more unappealing.