The difference between Alluring and Sexy

When used as adjectives, alluring means having the power to allure, whereas sexy means having sexual appeal.


Alluring is also noun with the meaning: the action of the verb allure.

check bellow for the other definitions of Alluring and Sexy

  1. Alluring as a verb:

  1. Alluring as a noun:

    The action of the verb allure.

  1. Alluring as an adjective:

    Having the power to allure.

  1. Sexy as an adjective (of a person):

    Having sexual appeal; suggestive of sex.

    Examples:

    "The participants in the swimsuit competition are all very sexy."

  2. Sexy as an adjective:

    That can sexually attract or arouse.

    Examples:

    "She has a sexy voice!"

  3. Sexy as an adjective (of a thing or concept):

    interesting, attractive or appealing.

    Examples:

    "The manufacturers have launched a sexy new car."

    "We have some sexy ideas on how to improve sales."

    "Being an undertaker is not a sexy career."

  4. Sexy as an adjective (rare, slang):

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    Examples:

    "He didn't really like me; all he wanted was for me to be sexy with him."

  5. Sexy as an adjective (mathematics):

    Examples:

    "(73,79) is a sexy prime pair."