tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ 
: having an appeal : enticing
a tempting offer
temptingly
adverb
Examples of tempting in a Sentence
The desserts look very tempting.
It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.
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This tempting fusion of blueberry, apple, and caramel notes will be your new go-to.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The idea of becoming a jack-of-all-trades is a tempting one—especially for entrepreneurs, who might envision becoming the sole solution for their customers, synonymous with problem-solving across every challenge.
—Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s also a tempting cookbook of Latin American baking recipes that will inspire you to add new, delicious flavors to your holiday table.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The leather lining is easy to clean—any wet washcloth will whisk away any trace of a makeup mishap—and the exterior Argentinian leather is available in 16 tempting shades.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
The idea of becoming a jack-of-all-trades is a tempting one—especially for entrepreneurs, who might envision becoming the sole solution for their customers, synonymous with problem-solving across every challenge.
—Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There’s also a tempting cookbook of Latin American baking recipes that will inspire you to add new, delicious flavors to your holiday table.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The leather lining is easy to clean—any wet washcloth will whisk away any trace of a makeup mishap—and the exterior Argentinian leather is available in 16 tempting shades.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ
: having a strong attraction
the food all looked tempting
temptingly
adverb
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