tempting — appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtemptɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The job offer was tempting, but I couldn't leave my cat behind for a year.
- It's tempting to skip the gym when Netflix releases a new season.
- The tempting aroma of fresh coffee woke me up faster than my alarm.
tempting
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtemptɪŋ/]
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable
The tempting chocolate cake dared her to break the diet.
Tempting treats while attempting diet, exempting willpower!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'temptare' meaning 'to test' or 'to try,' which later developed the sense of 'to entice' or 'to allure.' The word entered English through Old French 'tempter.'
Breakdown
tempt (from Latin temptare, to test/entice) + -ing (present participle suffix) = tempting
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📝Examples
“The job offer was tempting, but I couldn't leave my cat behind for a year.”
“It's tempting to skip the gym when Netflix releases a new season.”
“The tempting aroma of fresh coffee woke me up faster than my alarm.”
“His tempting proposal included a salary raise and unlimited pizza breaks.”
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