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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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Matching furniture sets are tempting.
—Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
June 21 – July 22 Wandering down conversational tangents will be especially tempting today.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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