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tempting

adjective

Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
G
Contains
EM
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

    “An alluring prospect”

adjective

  1. Very pleasantly inviting

    “A tantalizing aroma”

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Example Sentences

An alluring prospect
Her alluring smile
The voice was low and beguiling
Difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement
A tempting invitation
A tantalizing aroma
A tempting repast

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