tempt
verb (used with object)
to entice or allure to do something often regarded as unwise, wrong, or immoral.
are tempting
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present progressiveof tempt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The authors report that it didn’t work: “Checklists and templates are tempting, but they often result in employees ‘turning off their brains,’ going through the motions instead of thoughtful application.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Officials stressed that although the fluffy treats are tempting, they must not be eaten because they hit the ground.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
Some of them are tempting, some of them are scary, and all of them have their opinions about the sisters, especially Rosie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2024
"Processed modern diets enriched with AGEs are tempting to eat but we know very little about their long-term consequences on our health."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2023
The deletions are tempting to a writer because they tighten up a sentence’s rhythm and avoid the ugly sibilance of which.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
