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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The book offers the tempting possibility that children have wonderful, exciting things in store for them in unknown experiences. — Liz Rosenberg, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026

Praça da República is a tempting spot to slow down and nurse a drink at a café, enjoying the relaxed tempo of local life. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026

Although rivals have suggested the Tigers focused most of their efforts on the Dodgers’ farm system, Harris presented a more complicated view featuring tempting offers from multiple clubs. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Eager as the women are to nab a serial killer, going after the network’s Epstein-like billionaire ringleader proves even more tempting. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of tempt

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tempting

• attempting
• exempting
• preempting

Kids Definition

tempting

adjective

tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ 

: having a strong attraction

the food all looked tempting

temptingly adverb