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tempting Synonyms

Another word for tempting

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
enticing
alluring
inviting
appealing
Strong
seductive
tantalizing
irresistible
attractive
beguiling
appetizing

Opposites of tempting

The opposite of tempting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uninviting
unappealing
repellent
unattractive
repulsive
off-putting
undesirable
unappetizing
See all opposites of tempting

• Nearby Words

tempt
temptation
tempter
tempting
temptingly
temptress
tempura

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tempting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tempting
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