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seduttivo

seductive, alluring

adjective seh-doot-TEE-voh Rare

Origin: From Latin seducere (to lead aside, to lure).

Usage Note

Seduttivo describes something or someone with the power to attract and charm — it can refer to a person, a voice, a style, or an argument. The related noun is seduzione (seduction) and the agent noun is seduttore/seduttrice (seducer m/f). It is slightly more formal than the colloquial seducente.

Examples

"Aveva un sorriso seduttivo che incantava tutti."

Natural Translation

He had a seductive smile that enchanted everyone.

Literal Translation

He-had a smile seductive that enchanted everyone.

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