seduced

UK
/sɪˈdjuːst/
US
/sɪˈduːst/

Translations

seducedpast participle
Functions as an adjective meaning ‘having been lured or led astray’; distinct lexical item apart from the verb form.
séduitS’emploie aussi au féminin : séduite.
The play centers on a seduced maiden abandoned by her lover.
La pièce est centrée sur une jeune fille séduite, abandonnée par son amant.
seduceverb

seduced

Past Simple

seduced
Past Simple
seduced
Past Participle
seducing
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈdjuːs/
US
/sɪˈduːs/
séduireAu sens de tenter quelqu’un sur le plan sexuel.
He tried to seduce her with his charm and good looks.
Il a essayé de la séduire avec son charme et son allure.
séduireSens général : attirer, fasciner ou tenter quelqu’un.
The advertisement was designed to seduce consumers into buying the product.
La publicité était conçue pour séduire les consommateurs et les pousser à acheter le produit.
séduireAu sens figuré : captiver irrésistiblement.
The serene beauty of the island seduced them into extending their stay.
La beauté sereine de l’île les a séduits au point de prolonger leur séjour.

Definitions

seducedpast participle
Having been persuaded to engage in sexual activity, often illicitly or immorally.
The play centers on a seduced maiden abandoned by her lover.
Figuratively, having been enticed or tempted into doing something unwise or wrong.
Investors felt seduced by promises of quick profits.
seduceverb
To attract someone to a belief or into a course of action that is inadvisable or foolhardy.
The advertisement was designed to seduce consumers into buying the product.
To entice someone into sexual activity.
He tried to seduce her with his charm and good looks.
To attract or charm irresistibly; to captivate.
The serene beauty of the island seduced them into extending their stay.