tempting

[ temp-ting ]
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adjective
  1. that tempts; enticing or inviting.

Origin of tempting

1
First recorded in 1540–50; tempt + -ing2

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Opposites for tempting

Other words from tempting

  • tempt·ing·ly, adverb
  • tempt·ing·ness, noun
  • un·tempt·ing, adjective
  • un·tempt·ing·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for tempting

tempting

/ (ˈtɛmptɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. attractive or inviting: a tempting meal

Derived forms of tempting

  • temptingly, adverb
  • temptingness, noun

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