Vocabulary Spotlight
Allure
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: आकर्षण (Aakarshan) – The quality of being attractive or charming; to attract or tempt someone.
Pronunciation
[uh-loo r]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Charm – मोहकता (Mohakta)
Related Words
Seduction – प्रलोभन (Pralobhan)
Word Origin
“Allure” Middle French ke “aleurer” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to attract.” Yeh shabd kisi cheez ki attractiveness ya charm ko express karta hai jo doosron ko apni taraf kheenchti hai.
– “Allure” comes from the Middle French word “aleurer,” meaning “to attract.” It describes the attractiveness or charm that draws others in.
Word Family
Noun: Allure – आकर्षण (Aakarshan)
Adjective: Alluring – आकर्षक (Aakarshak)
Usage Examples
1. Us shahar ka historical charm aur beauty logo ko bahut allure karti hai.
– The city’s historical charm and beauty greatly allures people.
2. Actor ki performance itni alluring thi ki sab log usse impress ho gaye.
– The actor’s performance was so alluring that everyone was impressed.
Cultural Note
India mein tourist spots, jaise Taj Mahal ka allure, logon ko door-dur se kheenchta hai. Yeh jagah apne historical significance aur beauty ke liye famous hai.
In Context
“Allure” ka istemaal kisi cheez ya vyakti ke charm aur attraction ko describe karne ke liye hota hai jo doosron ko apne taraf kheenchta hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Allure” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Allure” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?