- 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’s very tempting when you see numbers you’ve not seen for a long time to dive in,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
It’s tempting to treat this episode as merely humorous.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
He opens “Digger” lounging in a bed soaked with cat pee, tempting an elderly feline named Maggie to lick wet chow from his gnarled pinkie nail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Human artisans cursed or blessed with tempting skill.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
