# enticing

/ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ (US) · /ɛntˈaɪsɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/enticing
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

very attractive or tempting. You use this to describe something that makes you want to have it or do it.

For teachers: highly attractive or appealing, often by offering some form of pleasure or advantage. Frequently used to describe offers, prospects, or sensory experiences.

## Examples

- The smell of fresh bread is very enticing.
- The company offered an enticing salary package to attract the best candidates for the role.
- While the initial proposal seemed enticing, a closer inspection of the contract revealed several hidden clauses that made the deal far less favorable than it first appeared.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look', 'sound', or 'seem'.

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