KJV Dictionary Definition: allure

allure

ALLU'RE, v.t.

To attempt to draw to; to tempt by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; as, rewards allure men to brave danger. Sometimes used in a bad sense, to allure to evil; but in this sense entice is more common. In Hosea 2:14, allure is used in its genuine sense; 2Peter 2:18, in the sense of entice.

allured

ALLU'RED, pp. Tempted; drawn, or invited, by something that appears desirable.

allurement

ALLU'REMENT, n. That which allures; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating; as a motive to action; temptation; enticement; as, the allurements of pleasure, or of honor.

allurer

ALLU'RER, n. He, or that, which allures.

alluring

ALLU'RING, ppr.

1. Drawing; tempting; inviting by some real or apparent good.

2. a. Inviting; having the quality of attracting or tempting.

alluringly

ALLU'RINGLY, adv. In an alluring manner; enticingly.