tempting

adjective

tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ How to pronounce tempting (audio)
: 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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And with Memorial Day right around the corner, the early deals are already live with some pretty tempting discounts. 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

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of tempt

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tempting was in 1588

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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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tempting

adjective
tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ How to pronounce tempting (audio)
: having a strong attraction
the food all looked tempting
temptingly adverb

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