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seductively

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /sɪdˈʌktɪvli/

US

  • /səˈdəktɪvli/

Description

To act seductively means to do something in a way that strongly attracts or tempts someone. It often suggests charm, style, and a quiet effort to pull someone closer. The word is often used for romantic behavior, but not always. A dessert can be served seductively, a voice can sound seductively soft, or a person in a film can smile in a way that makes others want to follow their lead. In each case, the feeling is the same: something is presented in a very appealing way that is hard to resist.

Examples

  1. 1

    Flirtation

    She smiled seductively and motioned for him to come closer.

  2. 2

    Persuasive voice

    He spoke softly and seductively, as if he already knew she would say yes.

  3. 3

    Food marketing

    The restaurant's website used seductively glossy photos of its desserts.

    • Pattern

      seductively + attractive adjective

      made to look especially tempting

  4. 4

    Fiction

    The novel seductively draws readers into a world of wealth and danger.

    • Pattern

      seductively draws readers into + story/world

      attracts readers strongly and makes them want to continue

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • seductivelyadverb