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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With the arrival of the colder months, changing your hair color becomes a tempting option; a moody, richer hue always seems to go hand in hand with the darker, cozier weather.
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María Diez, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Taking this route can be tempting, too, as the potential outcome sounds almost too good to be true.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Betting on South Florida is also tempting right now because this team, whose current odds to make the Playoff are +116, needs style points to make its CFP case as strong as possible.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
The district might also be tempting for Darrell Issa, who now represents a district covering southern Riverside County and inland San Diego County.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
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María Diez, Vogue, 17 Nov. 2025
Taking this route can be tempting, too, as the potential outcome sounds almost too good to be true.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025
Betting on South Florida is also tempting right now because this team, whose current odds to make the Playoff are +116, needs style points to make its CFP case as strong as possible.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
The district might also be tempting for Darrell Issa, who now represents a district covering southern Riverside County and inland San Diego County.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 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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