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tempting
[ temp-ting ]
/ ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /
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adjective
that tempts; enticing or inviting.
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OTHER WORDS FROM tempting
tempt·ing·ly, adverbtempt·ing·ness, nounun·tempt·ing, adjectiveun·tempt·ing·ly, adverbWords nearby tempting
temps lié, tempt, temptation, tempter, tempt fate, tempting, temptress, tempura, tempus edax rerum, tempus fugit, Tempyō
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British Dictionary definitions for tempting
tempting
/ (ˈtɛmptɪŋ) /
adjective
attractive or invitinga tempting meal
Derived forms of tempting
temptingly, adverbtemptingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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