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
Born to a New Orleans Creole family, he was raised in a musically sophisticated household, where French opera was revered but the lure of the blues floated temptingly just outside his front door.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
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
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
