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

Recognized for being the biggest and longest running film festival of its kind in the world, the programming offers many tempting titles that will bring filmmakers and actors to the Bay Area. —Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer activates your stability-seeking second house of money, values and self-worth, making today deliciously tempting. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Don't Rely on Sleep Aids Taking over-the-counter sleep aids can be tempting, but try not to rely on them. —Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026

While plants such as peppermint, spearmint, and other scented plants in the mint family will repel squirrels and make your garden less of a tempting dining spot due to their strong aroma, mint is not a long-term solution and will most likely only work for a short period of time. —Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 June 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