temptingly
- a word derived from tempting.
Example Sentences
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Princeton just revised its 133-year-old honor code to require exam proctors because cheating has become so temptingly easy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The word “plastic” — the trigger word in the film “The Graduate” — was too temptingly easy even for writers of large reputation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023
The latter doesn’t come naturally to modern writers, which explains in part why no temptingly titled new offering can rival the originals.
From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2022
Airlines like Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant offer temptingly low fares.
From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2021
Mother cheered up a little then and even ate one of the cookies Eye placed temptingly by her cup.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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