tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ 
: having an appeal : enticing
a tempting offer
temptingly
adverb
Examples of tempting in a Sentence
The desserts look very tempting.
It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.
Recent Examples on the Web
Direct comparisons with Odegaard are tempting and not unreasonable, but Nypan is a more all-round midfielder.
—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
The temptation to run to the safety of cash is tempting, and the fear of further loss can cause paralysis, preventing appropriate return to the market.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Lastly, the over is also tempting given Denver's defensive struggles throughout March and April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tempting
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
The temptation to run to the safety of cash is tempting, and the fear of further loss can cause paralysis, preventing appropriate return to the market.
—David Thomas, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Lastly, the over is also tempting given Denver's defensive struggles throughout March and April.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tempting
Cite this Entry
“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tempting. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
tempting
adjective
tempt·ing
ˈtem(p)-tiŋ
: having a strong attraction
the food all looked tempting
temptingly
adverb
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share