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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Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
The retail therapy could also be tempting!
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
That makes Canvas a tempting target.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
In turn, borrowers' retirement accounts have become an increasingly tempting source to draw from for relief.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
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 15 May. 2026.
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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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