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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Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
While change for the sake of change might be tempting, Aurora cannot afford to gamble with its future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Benefits of Growing Mint as a Perennial Tips for Growing Mint as a Perennial
Overwintering Mint
FAQ
Mint plants are easy to grow, fragrant, and come in several tempting varieties.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
These are distinctions with meaningful differences: Smartphones are full-on computers in the pocket, tempting kids with nonstop streams of posts and videos and music and so much more, including instant access to AI bots that make cheating that much easier.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 27 Mar. 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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