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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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Learning when to say no, even when the money was tempting—because boy did some of those offers sound good.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, some teens struggle to strike a balance, finding AI both tempting and troubling.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
La Chic Boutique Sandpoint has a tempting variety of antique stores and vintage shops, and both Evans and Caso mention one in particular.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 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 8 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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