tempted

[ˈtɛmptɪd]

tempted Definition

having a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.

Using tempted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tempted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I was tempted to eat the whole cake by myself.

• Example

  She was tempted to cheat on the exam.

• Example

  He was tempted to steal the money from the cash register.

tempted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tempted

• enticed
• allured
• seduced

Antonyms for tempted

• discouraged
• dissuaded

Phrases with tempted

• tempted fate

  to take an unnecessary risk

  Example

  He knew he was tempting fate by not wearing a seatbelt while driving.

• tempted by the devil

  to be influenced by evil or immoral forces

  Example

  She felt like she was being tempted by the devil to do something she knew was wrong.

• tempted out of one's shell

  to be encouraged to become more outgoing and sociable

  Example

  After joining the drama club, she was tempted out of her shell and became more confident.

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Summary: tempted in Brief

'Tempted' [ˈtɛmptɪd] is an adjective that describes having a desire to do something, often something wrong or unwise. It can be used in phrases like 'tempted fate,' which means taking an unnecessary risk, and 'tempted by the devil,' which means being influenced by immoral forces. An example sentence is 'I was tempted to eat the whole cake by myself.'