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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2 July 2026
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Try to have your recipe or ingredients memorized or easily accessible should someone have questions about what’s in your tempting treat.
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30 June 2026
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Holly Shand,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Men’s Journal reports that high-intensity training can be tempting for the sweat factor and calorie burn, but rucking delivers similar results without the joint stress and exhaustion that follow.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Try to have your recipe or ingredients memorized or easily accessible should someone have questions about what’s in your tempting treat.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 June 2026
As much as prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have provided a playground for insiders looking to profit from their edge, the stock market is still a tempting venue.
—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
30 June 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 6 Jul. 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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