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tempting

American  
[temp-ting] / ˈtɛmp tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. that tempts; enticing or inviting.

    Synonyms:
    seductive, alluring, attractive
    Antonyms:
    repellent
tempting British  
/ ˈtɛmptɪŋ /

adjective

  1. attractive or inviting

    a tempting meal
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Other Word Forms

  • temptingly adverb
  • temptingness noun
  • untempting adjective
  • untemptingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of tempting

First recorded in 1540–50; tempt + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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It isn’t—and it’s tempting to add: Praise be!

From The Wall Street Journal

"Our tactics continue to focus on deploying thermal drones, along with camera traps and humane traps aimed at tempting Samba out of hiding with favourite foods including melon."

From BBC

Venezuela presents tempting investment opportunities for Western oil and natural gas companies, because its oil reserves are among the most plentiful in the world.

From Barron's

It’s tempting to advise investors to buy the dip.

From Barron's

It’s tempting to advise investors to buy the dip.

From Barron's

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