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Appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise
“Your competitor has made us a tempting offer for the premises and we have accepted it.”
Very delicious or appetizing to taste
“Nutella is a tempting chocolate-hazelnut spread that has been popular in Europe for years.”
Very physically seductive or attractive
“Cora was a tempting seductress and didn't even realize it.”
Tending to, or intended to, arouse lustful desire or interest
Pleasant and satisfactory, especially to the mind or senses
Teasing in a playful manner
(rare) Instigating the curiosity or attention of someone
“It had been a long time since it had occurred to her to try to tempt her husband with anything out of the ordinary.”
Present participle for to lure or entice by temptation
“There are many thousands of sardines, about four or six inches long, which are to be used for live bait to tempt the tuna.”
Present participle for to instigate someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward
“They use low pricing to tempt people into drinking to excess.”
Present participle for to take a risk or chance on
“Full of these unreasonable expectations, they tempt the dangers of the inconstant ocean.”
Present participle for to convince or manipulate
Present participle for to incite or prompt someone into doing something
Present participle for to stimulate or become stimulated
Present participle for to influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
Present participle for to flirt with, or attempt to win over, a romantic interest
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