Meaning & use
tempting
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Attractive or appealing in a way that creates a strong desire to do or have something, even when it might not be wise.
See it in a sentence
It was tempting to skip the gym and stay in bed, but she went anyway.
The dessert menu looked far too tempting to ignore.
A note on using this word
Often implies a slight conflict between desire and better judgment, as in resisting a "tempting" offer.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unappealing
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