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Definition of enticingly

enticingly

/ɪnˈtaɪ.sɪŋ.li/
en · tic · ing · ly

Adjective:enticing
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1

In an attractive, tempting, or alluring manner that arouses desire or interest.

Example

"Freshly baked pastries were arranged enticingly in the bakery window."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'enticing' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; the root verb 'entice' derives from Old French 'enticier' (to stir up fire, excite), ultimately from Vulgar Latin '*intitiare', based on Latin 'titio' (a firebrand).

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180019102020

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