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tempting

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Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

Noun

tempting noun

  1. The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.

Verb

tempting verb

  1. To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.“She tempted me to eat the apple.”
  2. To attract; to allure.“Its glossy skin tempted me.”
  3. To provoke something; to court.“It would be tempting fate.”

Adjective

tempting adjective

  1. Attractive, appealing, enticing.
  2. Seductive, alluring, inviting.

Word map

beguileentranceenticefandlurepanderteasefomenturgeinvitingtempting

Related terms

Synonyms

beguileentranceenticefandlurepanderteasefomenturgeinvitingalluringenticingseductivetantalizingbeguilingattractiveappealingtrying

Associated

borkspeculatetemptationbaitdismissfatesatanignoretargetserpentthievesinterpret

Rhymes

attemptingpreemptingexemptingemptingattempt ing

Usage & collocations

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