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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On the menu above the counter, D.P. Dough lists not just all the tempting choices, but the calorie count.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
The cost savings are tempting, but investing in a product that’s not genuine is foolish.
—Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
The cost savings are tempting, but investing in a product that’s not genuine is foolish.
—Dua Rashid / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for tempting
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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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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