enticing

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adjective

en·​tic·​ing in-ˈtī-siŋ 

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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

… 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

enticingly adverb

an enticingly aromatic dish

… this program enticingly acquaints students with the features and potential of microcomputers.

—Booklist

He looked on her, his bright, healthy, enticingly beautiful daughter, and wondered what was going to become of her.

—Theodore Dreiser

enticingness noun

We shall seek to be frugal with our sweet possessions, though their enticingness quite leads us astray …

—Emily Dickinson

enticing

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present participle of entice

Examples of enticing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As for where in Spain to go, Calpe is an enticing destination. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

His raw talent is incredibly enticing, but there is no substitute for experience at quarterback. — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

For some of the city’s poshest properties, there’s no better time to debut fresh fall looks or offer enticing autumn packages. — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Life is indeed short, but the list of potential outdoor adventures is long and enticing. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1553, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enticing

• sufficing
• deicing
• dicing
• icing
• pricing
• slicing
• splicing
• sacrificing
• satisficing