enticing
adjective
en·tic·ing
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: arousing strong attraction or interest : alluring
an enticing aroma
an enticing menu
an enticing opportunity/possibility
Some of the most enticing food on the menu is in the "little bite" section, more than a dozen appetizers priced from $5 to $11 per plate.—
Aleta Watson
Aleta Watson… the books that would give him a taste of the knowledge which was more enticing to his wide-awake young mind than clothes and food to his poor little body.—Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott
enticingly
adverb
an enticingly aromatic dish
… this program enticingly acquaints students with the features and potential of microcomputers.
—Booklist
Booklist
He looked on her, his bright, healthy, enticingly beautiful daughter, and wondered what was going to become of her.
—Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
enticingness
noun
We shall seek to be frugal with our sweet possessions, though their enticingness quite leads us astray …
—Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson
Examples of enticing in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s an allure to the ocean, and for those who loved the sea, the idea of resting in its powerful waters is enticing.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Some companies have had a hard time enticing young talent to relocate.
—Natalie Wong, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
An eye-catching mesh panel on the back allows for ample air flow and adds an enticing design element, although those who prefer a bit more coverage may not love that aspect.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
While the striking architecture and spectacular views are certainly enticing, its remote location isn’t for everyone.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Most enticing is a book of stationary on display in a clear case, the pages of which are turned on an unknown schedule to reveal one new lyric at a time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Second-half substitute Leandro Trossard scored a late equalizer to tie the scores at 2-2, setting up an enticing return leg in Munich on April 17.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
While there are not yet details on the next pop-up, the hotel's main dining venue, Ora, is just as enticing as El Bar.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This makes sense—even for those without eating disorders, these drugs can feel both triggering and enticing.
—Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
Some companies have had a hard time enticing young talent to relocate.
—Natalie Wong, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
An eye-catching mesh panel on the back allows for ample air flow and adds an enticing design element, although those who prefer a bit more coverage may not love that aspect.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
While the striking architecture and spectacular views are certainly enticing, its remote location isn’t for everyone.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Most enticing is a book of stationary on display in a clear case, the pages of which are turned on an unknown schedule to reveal one new lyric at a time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
Second-half substitute Leandro Trossard scored a late equalizer to tie the scores at 2-2, setting up an enticing return leg in Munich on April 17.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
While there are not yet details on the next pop-up, the hotel's main dining venue, Ora, is just as enticing as El Bar.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
This makes sense—even for those without eating disorders, these drugs can feel both triggering and enticing.
—Cole Kazdin, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enticing. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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