- present participle of tempt.
tempting
Example Sentences
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Be careful about comparing household finances with government finances, even if it’s a tempting comparison.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
It can be tempting to describe these well-meaning characters as everyday people trying to do their best.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
It’s tempting to treat this episode as merely humorous.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
They want investors to get back into bonds to take advantage of tempting yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
It was going to be tempting to hitch a ride, but he knew from experience what an easy target they would be from the air.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
