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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Beyond the tempting flavor and texture of this Ina Garten classic, the roasted broccoli stands out due to its ease.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The promise of travel looks tempting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Cheesecake pani purri looks tempting.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The short-term side of things is that the Eastern Conference appears wide-open, everything has been so tight all season, and therefore the temptation to do something that can make the difference is as tempting as ever.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The promise of travel looks tempting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
Cheesecake pani purri looks tempting.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The short-term side of things is that the Eastern Conference appears wide-open, everything has been so tight all season, and therefore the temptation to do something that can make the difference is as tempting as ever.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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 14 Mar. 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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