tempting
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- temptingly adverb
- temptingness noun
- untempting adjective
- untemptingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of tempting
Example Sentences
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It might be tempting to confide in colleagues that you’re having a hard time connecting with your manager, but that probably isn’t a good idea, Williams says.
From MarketWatch
But “The Madison” and “America’s Culinary Cup” have potential, and if you’re a cord-cutting sports fan, March Madness will be tempting.
From MarketWatch
It’s tempting to view this as a triumph of financial leadership.
World IDs could present tempting targets for theft if they become widely adopted, according to Rory Mir, director of open access and tech community engagement at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a digital rights advocacy group.
Although the cost of buying a Premier League club is prohibitive, even to most celebrities, the Championship offers a tempting opportunity.
From Barron's
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