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单词 temptingly
释义

tempting

adjective

tempt·​ing ˈtem(p)-tiŋ How to pronounce tempting (audio)
: having an appeal : enticing
a tempting offer
temptingly adverb

Example Sentences

The desserts look very tempting. It is tempting to think of him as the next American president.
Recent Examples on the Web Who’s serious about cyber governance or just tempting fate? Noah Barsky, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Even though there’s not a swoosh in sight, that seems sort of like tempting fate. New York Times, 10 Mar. 2022 As leaders, waiting until all the boxes are checked can be tempting, but that only leads to more frustration and confusion for employees. Gina Mastantuono, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 The Vikings at the Packers – can anybody make a run at Green Bay’s grip on the NFC North? – and the Los Angeles Bowl are both tempting on the regular season's penultimate week, but the vote here goes to Buffalo at Cincinnati. Parker Gabriel, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022 The idea of authenticity in food is tempting but slippery. Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 6 May 2022 Even without those risks, money at home is tempting, right? Myagro, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The University of New England even calls its students and sports teams the Nor'easters—talk about tempting fate. Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 8 Nov. 2021 Passengers aboard a recent Delta Air Lines flight departing Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan were treated to a tempting offer: $10,000 for getting off the plane. Chron, 1 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of tempt

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

temptingly

adverb

as in enticingly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • enticingly
  • invitingly
  • appealingly
  • attractively
  • beautifully
  • appetizingly
  • wonderfully
  • handsomely
  • marvelously
  • sensationally
  • superbly
  • excellently
  • happily
  • fortunately
  • deliciously
  • blessedly
  • prettily
  • magnificently
  • sweetly
  • pleasingly
  • helpfully
  • delightfully
  • gloriously
  • luckily
  • advantageously
  • charmingly
  • pleasantly
  • finely
  • enchantingly
  • satisfyingly
  • agreeably
  • dreamily
  • gratifyingly
  • winningly
  • grandly
  • pleasurably
  • splendidly
  • fetchingly
  • delectably
  • enjoyably
  • great
  • nicely
  • favorably
  • felicitously
  • palatably
  • swimmingly
  • welcomely
  • well

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unpleasantly
  • awfully
  • badly
  • disagreeably
  • terribly
  • dreadfully
  • ill
  • horribly
  • appallingly
  • sickeningly
  • shockingly
  • abominably
  • horrendously
  • horridly
  • vilely
  • distressingly
  • irritatingly
  • disgustingly
  • annoyingly
  • vexingly
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