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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Given all of this, alternative modes of transportation will be tempting for some, but driving is an unappealing prospect, especially given toll hikes are on the horizon.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Panthers need another impact player on defense, and adding a free-agent edge rusher like Trey Hendrickson or Jaelan Phillips would be tempting — even after the Panthers used second- and third-round picks last year on edges Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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—Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
By seemingly changing dopamine signals in the brain, these drugs could reduce cravings and allow the individual to be more rational when faced with tempting options.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The Panthers need another impact player on defense, and adding a free-agent edge rusher like Trey Hendrickson or Jaelan Phillips would be tempting — even after the Panthers used second- and third-round picks last year on edges Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Focusing Only on Cost Cheap hair transplants can be tempting.
—Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
By seemingly changing dopamine signals in the brain, these drugs could reduce cravings and allow the individual to be more rational when faced with tempting options.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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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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