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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Early professional baseball regulations explicitly banned gambling, but the money was too tempting for many players to ignore – and that included members of the 1919 White Sox.
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Jared Bahir Browsh, The Conversation, 10 May 2024
Safety 1st Summit Wagon Stroller: Easy assembly, a compact fold, and an enhanced array of accessories like car seat adapters makes this a tempting and affordable choice for a stroller wagon.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 9 May 2024
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 20 May. 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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