tempting

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ˈtɛmp

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tɪng

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/tˈɛmptɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "tempting"in English

tempting

ADJECTIVE

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.

The tempting offer of a weekend getaway was hard to refuse.

Tempting

NOUN

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.

The devil 's temptings were strong, but she remained faithful.

Word Family

tempt

Verb

tempting

Adjective

temptingly

Adverb

temptingly

Adverb

temptingness

Noun

temptingness

Noun

untempting

Adjective

untempting

Adjective

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Definition & Meaning of "tempting"in English

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