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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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
After a big holiday party, throwing a copper mug into the dishwasher is tempting, but this drinkware will not sustain many cycles through the dishwasher.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Their respective teams are better off keeping their stars, of course, but draft picks and cap savings can be tempting.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Since Democrats usually win big here, this theory is tempting.
—Jon Fleischman, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 26 Feb. 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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