come-hither

Example Sentences

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Adam’s right hand is raised in blessing, his left palm lowered and held upright in a welcoming, come-hither gesture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2019

She turned the Bacharach into a subversive anthem of assertiveness, purring its opening lines with a mix of come-hither bounce and menace: “Hey, little girl / comb your hair / fix your makeup / Soon he will open the door.”

From The New Yorker • May 15, 2017

The come-hither croon of Eddie Kendricks and the symphonic love letters of Barry White were the soundtrack to the early years of my parents’ marriage.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2016

It’s a clever novelistic strategy, especially for a subject that is not exactly original, and in which not a lot actually happens after the come-hither opening.

From Washington Post • Jul. 2, 2015

The well-to-do with more than one home should be warned: claiming residence outside New York City to avoid income taxes is the equivalent of sending a come-hither look to the tax man.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2011