Alluring and Distasteful

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Alluring adjective - Having an often mysterious or magical power to attract.

Usage example: the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound

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Distasteful is an antonym for alluring.

Nearby Words: allure, allurement, allured, alluringly

Distasteful adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.

Usage example: the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector

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Alluring is an antonym for distasteful.

Nearby Word: distaste

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