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

There are also two hectares of lush tropical gardens waiting to be explored, tempting culinary offerings, many swimming pools and a luxurious spa, with treatments incorporating Natura Bissé products. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Either way, Walmart currently has some tempting deals on patio furniture, like this 7-piece seating set that’s majorly discounted or this generously-sized deck storage box that’s also on sale. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

But that might be more tempting if their next series was not also at (even higher) elevation. —Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

The updates include images that are intended to make the product inside more tempting to shoppers. —Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026

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