Meaning & use

enticing

adjective·Everyday

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Attractive or tempting in a way that draws interest or desire.

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The menu described an enticing dessert of warm chocolate cake.

The job offer included an enticing salary and flexible hours.

A note on using this word

Comes from the verb "entice," meaning to lure someone by offering something desirable.

Words with a similar meaning

temptingappealing

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Words with an opposite meaning

unappealing

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