誘 惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)

ゆうわくてき

na-adjective

tempting; seductive; alluring

emotion appearance

1. tempting; enticing; alluring

Having qualities that strongly attract or tempt someone, making them want to give in to desire or curiosity.

誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な提案(ていあん)だった。

It was a tempting offer.

ダイエット中(ちゅう)なのに、ケーキの誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な香(かお)りに負(ま)けそうだ。

Even though I'm on a diet, I'm about to give in to the tempting aroma of cake.

誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な条件(じょうけん)だが、簡単(かんたん)に飛(と)びつくべきではない。

The terms are enticing, but you shouldn't jump at them too easily.

2. seductive; provocative

Appealing in a sexually attractive or provocatively charming way.

誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な笑顔(えがお)だった。

It was a seductive smile.

彼女(かのじょ)の誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な視線(しせん)に目(め)が離(はな)せなかった。

I couldn't look away from her seductive gaze.

その映画(えいが)には誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な雰囲気(ふんいき)のシーンが多(おお)く、大人(おとな)の観客(かんきゃく)を引(ひ)きつけた。

The movie had many scenes with a seductive atmosphere and attracted adult audiences.

Composed of 誘惑(ゆうわく) (temptation; seduction) + 的(てき) (-like; -ive). Functions as a na-adjective. The word covers both non-sexual temptation (sense 1: enticing offers, food, opportunities) and sexual/romantic allure (sense 2: seductive looks, gestures).

Common collocations

誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な提案(ていあん): a tempting proposal
誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な笑顔(えがお): a seductive smile
誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な香(かお)り: an enticing fragrance
誘惑(ゆうわく)的(てき)な雰囲気(ふんいき): an alluring atmosphere

Similar words

魅力(みりょく)的(てき): attractive; charming — broader and more positive; doesn't carry the nuance of tempting someone to give in
官能(かんのう)的(てき): sensual — more explicitly physical and sexual
刺激(しげき)的(てき): stimulating; provocative — emphasizes exciting or shocking qualities rather than allure

Related Words

Compare: 魅力的(みりょくてき) (attractive)

Compare: 官能的(かんのうてき) (sensual)

Compare: 刺激的(しげきてき) (stimulating)

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