temptingly
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4.7
- adverb
- /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ.li/
:
tentadoramente
- My exotic blend of papaya, mango, and the guava are temptingly delightful, with a splash of passion fruit that will curl your toes.
- so temptingly
- temptingly easy
- temptingly close
Examples
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"Oh, these pretty girls fluttering temptingly, like kites without string."
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But despite that, she was temptingly well-rounded in all the right places.
Fiction book (2001) -
The car's interior was filled with the inviting aromas of warm sourdough bread, baked chicken, and peach and cinnamon pie from the picnic basket that sat so temptingly between the two children in the backseat.
Fiction book (2001) -
The bakery displayed temptingly fresh pastries in the window, drawing in customers throughout the day.
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She held out the temptingly juicy slice of watermelon, inviting everyone to take a bite.
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With a temptingly sweet aroma, the cookies beckoned to those passing by the kitchen.
Synonyms
8
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
4
7.4
In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get
3
2.5
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
3
7.4
In a way that hints at sexual interest without saying it
2
3.8
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
1
4.1
Makes people want to come closer
1
4.4
In a way that makes someone want something
1
5.9
In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention
1
6.2
In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention
1
7.8
In a charming way that may trick someone
In a very charming, almost magical way that attracts people
Antonyms
How Tempting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Temptingly comes from the verb tempt and the Latin temptare, which means 'to try', and it is related to the words temptation and attempt. So, to offer something temptingly is to show it in a way that makes you want to 'try' or take it.