ENTICINGLY

Etymology

Adverb

enticingly (comparative more enticingly, superlative most enticingly)

In an enticing manner

Source: Wiktionary


En*ti"cing*ly, adv.

Definition: In an enticing manner; charmingly. "She . . . sings most enticingly." Addison.

ENTICING

En*ti"cing, a.

Definition: That entices; alluring.

ENTICE

En*tice", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enticed; p. pr. & vb. n. Enticing.] Etym: [OE. entisen, enticen, OF. enticier, entichier; pref. en- (L. in) + a word of uncertain origin, cf. OF. atisier to stir a fire, provoke, L. titio firebrand, or MHG. zicken to push.]

Definition: To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen. Roses blushing as they blow, And enticing men to pull. Beau. & Fl. My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Prov. i. 10. Go, and thine erring brother gain, Entice him home to be forgiven. Keble.

Syn.

– To allure; lure; coax; decoy; seduce; tempt; inveigle; incite; persuade; prevail on. See Allure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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