Definition & Meaning of "tempting"in English

tempting

appealing to the desires or interests, often causing a strong urge to do or have something

alluring

enticing

seductive

Examples

The tempting aroma of sizzling bacon lured him out of bed in the morning.

Tempting

an act of presenting something attractive or desirable in order to test someone's self-control or moral strength

temptation

Examples

The saint endured many temptings during his time in the wilderness.

Lexical Tree

temptingly

temptingness

untempting

tempting

tempt

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