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/
Korean meaning: 유혹적인, 매력적인, 솔깃한
Korean pronunciation: **템**프팅
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 bakery display looks incredibly tempting despite her diet plans
Tempting treats while attempting diet, exempting willpower!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.'
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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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