单词	tempting
释义	tempting adjective tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ  : having an appeal : enticing a tempting offer temptingly adverb Example Sentences The desserts look very tempting. It is tempting to think of him as the next American president. Recent Examples on the Web Who’s serious about cyber governance or just tempting fate? Noah Barsky, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Even though there’s not a swoosh in sight, that seems sort of like tempting fate. New York Times, 10 Mar. 2022 As leaders, waiting until all the boxes are checked can be tempting, but that only leads to more frustration and confusion for employees. Gina Mastantuono, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Vikings at the Packers – can anybody make a run at Green Bay’s grip on the NFC North? – and the Los Angeles Bowl are both tempting on the regular season's penultimate week, but the vote here goes to Buffalo at Cincinnati. Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 The idea of authenticity in food is tempting but slippery. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 6 May 2022 Even without those risks, money at home is tempting, right? Myagro, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The University of New England even calls its students and sports teams the Nor'easters—talk about tempting fate. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2021 Passengers aboard a recent Delta Air Lines flight departing Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan were treated to a tempting offer: $10,000 for getting off the plane. Chron, 1 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology from present participle of tempt First Known Use 1588, in the meaning defined above tempting 1 of 3 adjective as in enticing Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance enticing tantalizing alluring appealing seductive enthralling interesting mesmerizing absorbing engrossing luring riveting hypnotizing hypnotic spellbinding gripping bewitching charming enchanting intriguing attractive entrancing captivating glamourous arresting magnetic fascinating galvanic charismatic engaging exciting glamorous beckoning elfin fetching titillating inviting winning Antonyms & Near Antonyms tedious irksome boring tiresome distasteful shocking invidious awful wearisome appalling horrible sickening odious loathsome abhorrent hideous horrid offensive obnoxious nauseating abominable horrendous dull revolting repulsive repugnant monotonous flat drab noisome dreary ponderous humdrum leaden pedestrian repellent jading unalluring repelling repellant See More tempting 2 of 3 noun as in seduction Synonyms & Similar Words seduction convincing coaxing prompting urging exhortation inducement wheedling persuading entreaty blandishment influencing inducing swaying cajolement cajolery pressuring lobbying conversion suasion persuasion overpersuasion brainwashing tempting 3 of 3 verb present participle of tempt 1 as in luring to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet Synonyms & Similar Words enticing luring seducing persuading alluring fascinating betraying beguiling baiting enchanting decoying trapping soliciting leading on charming inveigling snowing drawing in bewitching captivating catching ensnaring entrapping enmeshing snaring meshing magnetizing wiling tangling immeshing roping (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms warning cautioning alerting warding (off) driving (away or off) forewarning turning away repulsing See More 2 as in risking to take a chance on refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation Synonyms & Similar Words risking venturing confronting chancing hazarding daring challenging adventuring facing braving gambling (on) menacing compromising jeopardizing brazening running the risk of endangering breasting outbraving imperiling subjecting imperilling exposing defying wagering bearding betting (on)
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