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temptingly

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tempt⋅ing

[temp-ting]
–adjective
that tempts; enticing or inviting.

Origin:
1540–50; tempt + -ing 2


tempt⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
tempt⋅ing⋅ness, noun


attractive, alluring, seductive.


repellent.
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tempt·ing   (těmp'tĭng)   
adj.  Having strong appeal; enticing: a tempting repast.
tempt'ing·ly adv., tempt'ing·ness n.
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