alluring

For Braithwaite, who read a lot of William Blake's poetry during the recording of The Bad Fire, there's something alluring about the prospect of art outliving its creator.

On the surface, raw water might seem alluring – the natural surroundings may look beautiful, and the water may look clean and taste refreshing.

After the war, Almonds left the military but the pull of overseas adventure proved too alluring.

“We know that that can cause copycat effect, or that can be alluring to other people who are struggling at this point,” van Veen said.

“This is the price we pay. But it’s such an alluring possibility — or it was while it lasted. To be able to have your foot in both of those places at the same time.”