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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 © Cambridge University Press)

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