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tempting
adjective /ˈtemp.tɪŋ/Definition
› If something is tempting, you want to do or have it: a tempting offer That pie looks very tempting. [+ to infinitive] It's tempting to blame television for the increase in crime.AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant temptingly
/-li/ adverb AttractiveSexual attractionSmart and elegant
(Definition of tempting adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a sight for sore eyes idiom
- adorable adjective
- aesthetic adjective
- alluring adjective
- angelic adjective
- delectable adjective
- distinguished adjective
- dreamy adjective
- elegant adjective
- enchanting adjective
- mesmerizing adjective
- nice-looking adjective
- noble adjective (CAUSING ADMIRATION)
- not be just a pretty face idiom
- ornamental adjective
- turn sb out phrasal verb (DRESS)
- voluptuous adjective
- well built adjective
- winning adjective
- winsome adjective
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