What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
temptation
Example
The temptation to eat the entire cake was too strong to resist. [temptation: noun]
Example
She felt the temptation to skip class and go to the beach instead. [temptation: noun]
enticement
Example
The promise of a free gift was an enticement to sign up for the new credit card. [enticement: noun]
Example
The beautiful scenery was an enticement to take the hiking trail. [enticement: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Temptation is more common than enticement in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between temptation and enticement?
Enticement is more formal than temptation and is typically used in more professional or academic contexts.
