seductive
UK: sɪˈdʌktɪv | US: sɪˈdʌktɪv
adj. Tending to lead someone astray or into error; morally misleading.
adj. Highly attractive or tempting in a way that is often associated with charm or allure.
The word "seductive" originates from the Latin seduct-, the past participle stem of seducere, meaning "to lead aside or away." This breaks down into se- (apart) + ducere (to lead). Over time, the term evolved in English to emphasize the idea of enticing or tempting someone away from virtue or rationality, often through charm or allure. The suffix -tive turns the verb into an adjective, giving "seductive" its modern meaning of being irresistibly attractive or misleading.
Her seductive smile captivated everyone in the room.
The advertisement used seductive imagery to lure customers.
He avoided the seductive trap of quick financial gains.
The novel’s plot was as seductive as it was dangerous.
The perfume had a seductive fragrance that lingered all day.