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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And experts typically advise against common activities that may be tempting in vacation destinations – such as swimming, sunbathing and drinking alcohol – after surgery.
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Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Food and drink While in-room dining is always tempting (and ideal for breakfast in bed, of course), there’s no shortage of dining options at this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While there is no active plan to sell, a huge offer might be tempting if an appropriate replacement can be sourced.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Still, with the average 70-year-old getting a benefit of at least $3,000 per month, that lump sum of $18,000 (six months times $3,000) is very tempting.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Mariam Sunny, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Food and drink While in-room dining is always tempting (and ideal for breakfast in bed, of course), there’s no shortage of dining options at this location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While there is no active plan to sell, a huge offer might be tempting if an appropriate replacement can be sourced.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Still, with the average 70-year-old getting a benefit of at least $3,000 per month, that lump sum of $18,000 (six months times $3,000) is very tempting.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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