temptingness
- noun
- /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ.nəs/
- The temptingness of the offer made it hard to refuse.
Examples
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The temptingness of the dessert made it hard to resist.
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She underestimated the temptingness of the luxurious desserts displayed in the window.
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Despite the temptingness of a higher salary, he decided to stay at his current job.
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Its temptingness was evident in the way people gathered around.
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The temptingness of the fragrant pastries drew customers into the bakery.
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His description of the tropical vacation highlighted the temptingness of sun-soaked beaches and clear waters.
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The temptingness of the limited-time sale encouraged many to make impulsive purchases.
Synonyms
189
3.8
A strong wish to do something, often something you should not do
160
2.1
A quality that makes something interesting to people
34
4.3
A quality that tempts people by promising a reward
32
5.6
A strong charm that attracts people like beauty or mystery
31
3.2
A behavior that makes bad or dangerous things likely
20
3.2
The quality that makes people notice and like someone's looks or character
8
6.2
Something that attracts someone by offering a reward or pleasure
1
7.7
A quality that makes someone want something, for example a place or job
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7.0
A quality that makes something too attractive to refuse
1
7.4
A quality that makes people pay attention and stay focused
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5.6
The quality that makes people want something
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9.1
A charming quality that attracts people and sometimes tricks them
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9.9
A quality that makes someone want to eat or have something
A quality that makes people want something so much they cannot say no
The quality of being attractive and making people want something
Antonyms
How Tempting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Temptingness comes from the verb tempt, the same root you see in temptation. Tempt originally meant 'to try' or 'to touch' and later came to mean 'to attract'. So, temptingness is the quality of being able to draw you in or make you want something.