se·duc·tive

[si-duhk-tiv]
adjective
tending to seduce; enticing; beguiling; captivating: a seductive smile.

Origin:
1755–65; seduct(ion) + -ive

se·duc·tive·ly, adverb
se·duc·tive·ness, noun
un·se·duc·tive, adjective
un·se·duc·tive·ly, adverb
un·se·duc·tive·ness, noun


tempting, alluring.


repellent.
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seductive (sɪˈdʌktɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
tending to seduce or capable of seducing; enticing; alluring
 
se'ductively
 
adv
 
se'ductiveness
 
n

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