Entice

22 words & definitions

beguile
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way. (verb)
evince
To cause a feeling to reveal itself. (verb)
wheedle
To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something (verb)
hawker
A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting (noun)
ploy
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage (noun)
coy
Making a pretense of shyness or modesty that is intended to be alluring (adjective)
cajole
To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery (verb)
flirt
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions (verb)
beckon
To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow (verb)
lure
Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward. (verb)
entice
To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage (verb)
implore
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something. (verb)
seductive
Very tempting (adjective)
mesmerizing
To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way (adjective)
spellbound
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell (adjective)
captivating
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention (adjective)
flirt
A person who habitually flirts (noun)
lure
Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something (noun)
arouse
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement. (verb)
induce
To persuade or influence someone to do something. (verb)
sensual
Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell. (adjective)
seduce
To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises (verb)