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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Clean your garbage cans once a month or so to make sure there is nothing outside the bag that might be tempting for little pests to explore.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The carcasses would cover the ground as a tempting snack for my two golden retrievers.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the holiday rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Assume recent interest rate drops will continue indefinitely The idea of holding off on a home purchase in hopes of lower mortgage rates is tempting, but any rate drop that occurs in 2026 may be modest, says Dan Wetzel, senior vice president of mortgage lending at APG Federal Credit Union.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
The carcasses would cover the ground as a tempting snack for my two golden retrievers.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
Dreaming about downsizing and moving to a quiet corner of the woods is especially tempting amidst the holiday rush.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
Assume recent interest rate drops will continue indefinitely The idea of holding off on a home purchase in hopes of lower mortgage rates is tempting, but any rate drop that occurs in 2026 may be modest, says Dan Wetzel, senior vice president of mortgage lending at APG Federal Credit Union.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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