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.
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Steve Booren, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
Yes, growth is tempting — launching podcasts, videos, new products — but every expansion dilutes focus.
—Big Think, 16 Oct. 2025
Carolina is aiming for its first winning record through seven games since 2019, but can’t afford overconfidence, with winless NYJ a desperate, tempting home ‘dog.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
That should be a very tempting target for bettors this week, because the 23XI Racing cars seemingly had the same speed as the JGR cars.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tempting
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ
: having a strong attraction
the food all looked tempting
temptingly
adverb
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