tempting (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/
Definition
Appearing attractive or appealing, making someone want to have or do something.
Examples
The job offer came with a tempting salary and great benefits.
She found the idea of a spontaneous vacation very tempting.
He was presented with a tempting opportunity to invest in the new startup.
How to Use tempting
- tempting to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Appealing in a way that makes one want to perform an action. — "It was tempting to stay home and relax instead of going out."
- tempting offer (collocation)
- An attractive proposal or deal. — "The company made him a tempting offer he couldn't refuse."
- tempting fate (idiom)
- To take unnecessary risks. — "Driving without a seatbelt is like tempting fate."
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