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Definition of tempting

tempting

/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/
tempt · ing
Adverb:temptingly
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tempting Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong, unwise, or inadvisable; enticing or inviting.

Example

"The job offer in another city was very tempting, even though it meant moving far away from her family."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'tempt', which entered Middle English via Old French 'tempter' from Latin 'temptare' (meaning 'to feel, try, test, or entice'), combined with the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tempting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tempting
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