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

Forgoing proper spacing is tempting in the spring when small seedlings look lost in a garden bed. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025

Yards with moles, mice, or other critters are especially tempting, triggering a canine's natural prey drive. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025

Although heading straight to the various shops is tempting, the best way to begin your journey is to stop by The North Carolina Pottery Center. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025

That 5% yield on a savings account looks tempting when markets fall 10% in a week—right? —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

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