Having strong appeal; enticing: a tempting repast.
temptingly tempt'ing·ly adv.temptingness tempt'ing·ness n.
Dictionary:
tempt·ing (tĕmp'tĭng) ![]() |
Having strong appeal; enticing: a tempting repast.
temptingly tempt'ing·ly adv.| Thesaurus: tempting |
adjective
| Antonyms: tempting |
Definition: alluring, inviting
Antonyms: disenchanting, repulsive, revolting, unattractive
| WordNet: tempting |
The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
Synonyms: alluring, beguiling, enticing
Meaning #2:
very pleasantly inviting
Synonyms: tantalizing, tantalising
| temptatious | |
| temptation | |
| alluring |
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