tempting
adjective
that tempts; enticing or inviting.
temptingly
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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
Airlines like Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant offer temptingly low fares.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2021
I sensed the grueling nutritional pressure for a presidential candidate moving incessantly from event to event, city to town to rural gathering, always with food spread temptingly for the candidate.
From MSNBC ● Apr. 15, 2019
A sword with an emerald hilt glittered temptingly.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
