tempting

1 of 2

adjective

tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ 

: having an appeal : enticing entry 1

a tempting offer

temptingly adverb

tempting

2 of 2

present participle of tempt

Examples of tempting in a Sentence

Adjective

The desserts look very tempting.

It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While a quick reopening of the strait and a resumption of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program could be tempting to Trump, obstacles remain. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

The Aquarius Moon opposes your ruler Jupiter, making messages, ideas, research, travel plans, and future possibilities equally tempting. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Throw in a high refresh rate and rapid response time, and this becomes an especially tempting upgrade for anyone still gaming on an older panel. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

While the idea sounds tempting for individual investors, the execution could come with plenty of headaches. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of tempt

First Known Use

Adjective

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