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

Keep reading to find out who else is starring in Perfect Match season 3. Alex Zamora first stirred things up as one of the tempting singles on Netflix's debut season of the long-running Temptation Island. —Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025

But mountain mint is a North American native that behaves much more politely in gardens and is every bit as tempting to beneficial insects as standard mint. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025

Connecticut is best known on license plates as the Constitution state, but beginning today at midnight, the plate themes will get more tempting. —Bill Field, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025

The opportunity to erase $254 million owed Devers off the books was simply too tempting. —Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025

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