seductive
intermediateB2/sɪˈdʌktɪv/ · se-duc-tive
Attractive in a way that tends to entice or seduce.
Meanings
Attractive in a way that tends to entice or seduce.
ایسی چیز جو کسی کو بہکانے یا لبھانے کی صلاحیت رکھتی ہو۔
دلکش
dilkash
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.