enticing

[ en-tahy-sing ]

adjective

1. attractive; alluring:

   The enticing aroma of cinnamon and cloves wafts from the kitchen.

Other Words From

• en·tic·ing·ly adverb
• en·tic·ing·ness noun
• non·en·tic·ing adjective
• non·en·tic·ing·ly adverb
• un·en·tic·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enticing¹

entic(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

Three of the next four games are in prime-time slots, starting with next Sunday’s matchup that was so enticing that the NFL flexed it into the “Sunday Night Football” window.

From Los Angeles Times

Thankfully, L.A. is an enticing place to grow older, and not just because of the temperate climate.

From Los Angeles Times

The Brazilian has four goals this season and now faces the same juicy fixture run that makes Ait-Nouri an enticing pick, starting with Palace and Southampton at home.

From BBC

“I knew specifically Jessi’s story was enticing for me,” says Gomez, 32, speaking to her years of experience in the public eye, “because I’ve been in those situations where you’re placed in an area and you’re like, ‘This is my environment.

From Los Angeles Times

And Sajid was again in the action with the new ball, enticing Duckett into a top edge before Crawley was stumped off Noman Ali.

From BBC

Related Words

• alluring
• appealing
• captivating
• desirable
• engaging
• fascinating
• inviting
• tempting