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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The porcelain blue is especially tempting.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Yes, growth is tempting — launching podcasts, videos, new products — but every expansion dilutes focus.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
The porcelain blue is especially tempting.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Feininger suggested Duran could be paired with young pitcher Payton Tolle, top prospect Franklin Arias and a rookie infielder like Marcelo Mayer or Krisian Campbell in a package that would be too tempting for the Pirates to refuse.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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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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