ENTICING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of enticing

as in tempting

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verb

present participle of entice

as in luring

to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet

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Recent Examples of enticing

Adjective

Wrapping sweet and savory fillings inside their versions, the Riley duo offers both breakfast and lunch at the brick-and-mortar — with enticing coffee and matcha beverages also being popular items. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 Despite an uneven season, Gausman remains a highly marketable starter due to his experience and postseason pedigree, potentially offering an enticing return for the Blue Jays. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Verb

That’s despite a lot of effort companies such as Airbnb put in into enticing new hosts. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 While the cost of a luxury cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and room style, the all-inclusive nature of luxury cruises can be enticing for travelers. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enticing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing

Adjective

Although rivals have suggested the Tigers focused most of their efforts on the Dodgers’ farm system, Harris presented a more complicated view featuring tempting offers from multiple clubs.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Eager as the women are to nab a serial killer, going after the network’s Epstein-like billionaire ringleader proves even more tempting.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Definition of tempting

Verb

When Vermeil soon thereafter retired again, Stiles rejoined the Chiefs … and became instrumental in luring Vermeil to Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
China was luring scientists back with patriotic appeals and the promise of transforming the nation’s scientific prospects.

— Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of luring

Adjective

Future James Bond collaborations between the brands remain a tantalizing possibility.

— Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
That even raises the tantalizing possibility of exporting some back to Europe in bright yellow paint and Skoda badges—Felicia Fun EV, anyone?

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tantalizing

Verb

Still, with more than 40,000 industry jobs lost in the past few years, soundstages and vendor storefronts sitting empty, and lucrative overseas incentives seducing even more production away, things are bleak in town right now.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
The young women acted as underground assassins, seducing Nazi officers, luring them into the woods and killing them.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

Definition of seducing

Adjective

If their creations are deemed visually appealing, the males win the ultimate prize — mating privileges.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

The romance of Prague is enthralling, from its pretty winding lanes to its skyline of rising spires.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 21 July 2026
Creative players both, this could be an enthralling matchup — and Fery should get the Centre Court berth that British players dream about.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of enthralling

Adjective

Urgessa is known for his alluring figurative paintings that feature various Black figures often in enigmatic poses and spaces.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of alluring

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