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tempting

British pronunciation/tˈɛmptɪŋ/
American pronunciation/ˈtɛmptɪŋ/
tempting
[ADJECTIVE]
1

very pleasantly inviting

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2

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

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Examples
1On a rainy day, it's tempting to go to bed and read a good book.
2When someone spreads false rumors about you, it can be tempting to fight back with insults and accusations.
3I know that ice cream looks tempting, but remember what they say - a moment on the lips, forever on the hips.
4Although it can be tempting to declutter and get rid of things that you don't use often, it's important to remember that a store is no sore and that you may regret getting rid of something that you later need.
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