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seductive

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/sɪˈdʌktɪv/ · se-duc-tive

Attractive in a way that tends to entice or seduce.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Attractive in a way that tends to entice or seduce.

ایسی چیز جو کسی کو بہکانے یا لبھانے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہو۔

دلکش

dilkash

Synonyms

alluringtemptingenticingخوشنمادلربافریفتہ کن

Antonyms

repulsiveunattractivedispleasingناگوارغیر دلکشبےرنگ

Common Collocations

  • seductive charm
  • seductive voice
  • seductive smile

Example Sentences

Her seductive smile caught his attention immediately.

اس کی دلکش مسکراہٹ نے اس کی توجہ فوراً حاصل کر لی۔

Us ki dilkash muskurahat ne us ki tawajjo foran hasil kar li.

The seductive aroma of fresh pastries filled the air.

تازہ پیسٹریوں کی دلکش خوشبو نے فضاء کو بھر دیا۔

Taza pastries ki dilkash khushboo ne fiza ko bhar diya.

In literature, a character's seductive nature often leads to trouble.

ادب میں، ایک کردار کی دلکش فطرت اکثر مشکلات کا باعث بنتی ہے۔

Adab mein, aik kirdar ki dilkash fitrat aksar mushkilat ka baais banti hai.

Easily Confused With

sedate:Sedate means calm, quiet, and composed, whereas seductive refers to being attractive and enticing.

Word Family

seduction
nounوسوسہ
seduce
verbبہکانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'seductive' as 'seduction', both are about attraction.

Imagine a captivating figure beckoning you closer.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی ہر رنگینی دلکش ہے، دیکھنے والے کی نظر کی بات ہے۔

Ishq ki har rangeeni dilkash hai, dekhne wale ki nazar ki baat hai.

Every color of love is seductive; it's a matter of the observer's perspective.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آخری وقت میں معلوم ہوتا ہے کہ کیا دلکش تھا۔

Aakhri waqt mein maloom hota hai ke kya dilkash tha.

In the end, it is revealed what was truly seductive.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "seductivus" — leading astray

First known use: 14th century

The word 'seductive' originated from the Latin 'seductivus', which means leading astray or misleading. Over time, it evolved to describe something that attracts or tempts.