tempting
/ˈtɛm(p)tɪŋ
/adjective
Appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise: a tempting financial offer [with infinitive]: it is often tempting to bring about change rapidly...
- I expected to be offered a tempting plate of delicious morsels.
- These must have been tempting offers, but he turned them down.
- A tempting offer is on for avid book collectors.
Synonyms
enticing, alluring, attractive, appealing, inviting, captivating, seductive;
beguiling, fascinating, intriguing, tantalizing;
irresistible
appetizing, mouth-watering, delicious, succulent, luscious, toothsome
informal scrummy, scrumptious, yummy, finger-licking, delish
British informal moreish
North American informal nummy
seductive, sexy, desirable, sexually attractive, provocative;
nubile
informal beddable
Derivatives
temptingly
/ adverb ...- Big rural properties with room for two or three families are still temptingly cheap.
- Some of the sweets are temptingly stored in small glass jars, just large enough to squeeze a hand into.
- The possibilities of a different future are temptingly real.