Synonyms & related words for allure

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of allure — including tempt, entice, fascination, charm, glamour, seduce. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to allure

Explore words related to allure — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include allurement, enticer, lure, enticement, attractiveness, captivation, attraction, inveiglement. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for allure

Common synonyms for allure include tempt, entice, fascination, charm, glamour, seduce, fascinate, bewitch — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does allure come from?

The word allure breaks down into one root of Germanic origin: the root -lure, from Germanic luder (“bait, lure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.