tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ 
: having an appeal : enticing
a tempting offer
temptingly
adverb
Examples of tempting in a Sentence
The desserts look very tempting.
It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, Japan has become a tempting destination for Western travelers, with the yen around 145 to the dollar.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Obviously, there’s the tempting spectacle of the Spurs trading for Giannis with this pick, but what about other moves?
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 19 May 2025
According to Kleiner, while tempting, this trend highlights why working with a (human) professional is so important.
—Julia Ries, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for tempting
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ
: having a strong attraction
the food all looked tempting
temptingly
adverb
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