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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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
High above the island's heart towers Gorda Peak, tempting hikers with breathtaking panoramic views of ocean and islands from its summit.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Until then, ships carrying oil, coal, and gas will remain Taiwan’s lifeline, and a tempting target for China.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 2 Jan. 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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