enticing

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

Examples of enticing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While an island vacation is always enticing, there's been a 55% year-over-year search increase for them on the travel platform. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Wrapping sweet and savory fillings inside their versions, the Riley duo offers both breakfast and lunch at the brick-and-mortar — with enticing coffee and matcha beverages also being popular items. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Despite an uneven season, Gausman remains a highly marketable starter due to his experience and postseason pedigree, potentially offering an enticing return for the Blue Jays. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Tech firms are making offers—including very enticing salaries—that are hard for academics to refuse. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enticing

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