verführerisch
seductive
Attractive or alluring in a way that tempts someone, often with an erotic or romantic suggestion.
EXAMPLE
Sie trug ein verführerisches Lächeln auf den Lippen.
She wore a seductive smile on her lips.
verführerisch
seductive / tempting
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Meanings
verführerisch
tempting
Very tempting or attractive, so that one can hardly resist the desire to do or have something.
EXAMPLE
Das Angebot, für den halben Preis zu reisen, klang einfach zu verführerisch.
The offer to travel for half the price simply sounded too tempting.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'verführerisch' (seductive/tempting) is derived from the verb 'verführen' (to seduce/tempt). 'Verführen' means to lead someone into doing something that they can only resist with difficulty. Something that is 'verführerisch' therefore has the quality of being able to 'verführen' someone.
EXAMPLE
Lass dich nicht von den süßen Snacks verführen!
Don't let yourself be tempted by the sweet snacks!
Context clue
If 'verführerisch' refers to people, their appearance, or their behavior, it usually means romantic or erotic attraction. If it refers to offers, food, or ideas, it means 'very tempting'.
EXAMPLE
Sie warf ihm einen verführerischen Blick zu.
She gave him a seductive look.
Typical collocations
In the meaning 'verlockend' (tempting), the word is often used for sensory impressions and abstract things. Common combinations are 'ein verführerisches Angebot' (a tempting offer), 'ein verführerischer Duft' (a tempting scent), or 'ein verführerischer Gedanke' (a tempting thought).
EXAMPLE
Die Idee, einfach alles stehen und liegen zu lassen und zu verreisen, war verführerisch.
The idea of simply dropping everything and going away was tempting.
Compare with
verführerisch vs sexy
sexy
Sexy directly describes sexual attraction. Verführerisch, on the other hand, emphasizes that someone draws others in through their erotic or romantic effect and awakens a desire in another person. Sexy is the better choice for immediate attractiveness, while verführerisch focuses on an alluring effect.
verführerisch
Mit ihrem einladenden Blick wirkt das Model in dem schwarzen Kleid verführerisch.
With her inviting gaze, the model looks seductive in the black dress.
sexy
Das Model wirkt in dem schwarzen Kleid sexy.
The model looks sexy in the black dress.
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