SEDUCINGLY

Etymology

Adverb

seducingly (comparative more seducingly, superlative most seducingly)

So as to seduce; seductively.

Source: Wiktionary


SEDUCING

Se*du"cing, a.

Definition: Seductive. "Thy sweet seducing charms." Cowper.

– Se*du"cing*ly, adv.

SEDUCE

Se*duce", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Seduced; p. pr. & vb. n. Seducing.] Etym: [L. seducere, seductum; pref. se- aside + ducere to lead. See Duke.]

1. To draw aside from the path of rectitude and duty in any manner; to entice to evil; to lead astray; to tempt and lead to iniquity; to corrupt. For me, the gold of France did not seduce. Shak.

2. Specifically, to induce to surrender chastity; to debauch by means of solicitation.

Syn.

– To allure; entice; tempt; attract; mislead; decoy; inveigle. See Allure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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