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tempting

[ˈtɛmptɪŋ]

tempting Definition

appealing or attractive, especially in a way that is difficult to resist.

Using tempting: Examples

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

  • Example

    The smell of freshly baked cookies was tempting.

  • Example

    The offer was too tempting to refuse.

  • Example

    She found the idea of quitting her job and traveling the world very tempting.

tempting Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with tempting

  • doing something that is likely to result in disaster or failure

    Example

    He knew that not studying for his exams was tempting fate.

  • doing something that is likely to result in disaster or failure, often used in British English

    Example

    She decided to go hiking alone, which was tempting providence.

  • an offer that is very attractive and hard to resist

    Example

    The company made him a tempting offer to switch jobs.

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Summary: tempting in Brief

The term 'tempting' [ˈtɛmptɪŋ] describes something that is appealing and attractive, often in a way that is difficult to resist. It can be used to describe anything from food to job offers, as in 'The smell of freshly baked cookies was tempting.' 'Tempting' can also be used in phrases like 'tempting fate,' which means doing something that is likely to result in disaster or failure.

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