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TEMPTING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Tempting.

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Tempting - as an adjective satellite

Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

Example: "An alluring prospect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alluring9beguiling13enticing11

Very pleasantly inviting

Example: "A tantalizing aroma"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tantalising12tantalizing21

Tempting - as a verb

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

Example: "She tempted me to eat the apple."

To attract; to allure.

Example: "Its glossy skin tempted me."

To provoke something; to court.

Example: "It would be tempting fate."

Tempting - as a noun

The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.

Tempting - as an adjective

Attractive, appealing, enticing.

Seductive, alluring, inviting.

Example Sentences

"The cake looks tempting, but I need to stick to my diet."
"The new car model is so tempting, I can't resist buying it."
"The warm weather makes swimming in the pool very tempting."
"The aroma of freshly baked bread is tempting to anyone who enters the bakery."
"The offer of a free vacation is tempting, but I'm not sure if it's a scam."
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Word Game Points

Is TEMPTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tempting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TEMPTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TEMPTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tempting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TEMPTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TEMPTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tempting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEMPTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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