Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enticement

/ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: en-tice-ment
IPA: /ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; an alluring object.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Suddenly on the far side of the street Rozsi and her sister passed, with little baskets on their arms. He started up, and at that moment Rozsi looked round--her face was the incarnation of enticement, the chin tilted, the lower lip thrust a little forward, her round neck curving back over her shoulder. Swithin muttered, "Make your own arrangements--leave me out!" and hurried from the room, leaving James beside himself with interest and alarm."
"None but those who have experienced them can conceive of the enticements of science."
"In Persia, newly married couples were presented with sheep's trotters steeped in vinegar as a love enticement."

Etymology

From Old French enticement.

Usage

Inflected Forms

enticements (plural)

Synonyms

temptation lure come-on

Questions

How do you pronounce enticement?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˈtaɪsmənt/.
What does enticement mean?: The act or practice of enticing, of alluring or tempting.
Where does enticement come from?: From Old French enticement.

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