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tempting
adjective
Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
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ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ
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adjective
Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
“An alluring prospect”
adjective
Very pleasantly inviting
“A tantalizing aroma”
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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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