tempting

[ temp-ting ]

adjective

1. that tempts; enticing or inviting.

   Synonyms: seductive, alluring, attractive

   Antonyms: repellent

tempting

/ ˈtɛmptɪŋ /

adjective

1. attractive or inviting

   a tempting meal

Derived Forms

• ˈtemptingness, noun
• ˈtemptingly, adverb

Other Words From

• tempting·ly adverb
• tempting·ness noun
• un·tempting adjective
• un·tempting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of tempting¹

First recorded in 1540–50; tempt + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It's tempting to point out that all five women whose deaths have been reported by ProPublica were in long-term relationships or marriages.

From Salon

While it can be tempting to try to win those people back by saying, "go ahead and enjoy your conspiracy theories," that attitude will backfire.

From Salon

The heat wave "was so extreme, it's tempting to apply the label of a 'black swan' event, one that can't be predicted," said Bartusek.

From Science Daily

It is tempting, therefore, to argue that the best response is to not feed the troll by giving her the attention she craves.

From Salon

It's tempting to hope this will anger the public and result in consequences for Trump, but frankly, that's unlikely.

From Salon

Related Words

• appetizing
• attractive
• enticing
• fascinating
• heavenly
• intriguing
• seductive
• tantalizing