tempting
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tempt·ing

adjective \ˈtem(p)-tiŋ\

Definition of TEMPTING

: having an appeal : enticing <a tempting offer>
tempt·ing·ly adverb

Examples of TEMPTING

  1. The desserts look very tempting.
  2. It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.

First Known Use of TEMPTING

1588

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