Word
tempting
Phoneticstempt·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛmptɪŋ/
UK/tˈɛmptɪŋ/
Definitions
01attractive or appealing
B1 · Intermediate
adj. something that looks or sounds so good that you really want it.
adj. appealing or enticing in a way that creates a strong desire to possess or experience something.
“The chocolate cake in the window looked very tempting after a long day.”
“The job offer was incredibly tempting, featuring a significant salary increase and the opportunity to lead a global team from the London office.”
Antonyms
02trying to persuade
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the action of trying to make someone do something, often something wrong.
v. the present participle of 'tempt', describing the act of enticing or inciting someone to do something unwise or immoral.
“He was tempting his friend to skip class and go to the beach instead.”
“By offering such a high commission, the company was essentially tempting its agents to overlook the ethical implications of the deal.”
Antonyms
03the act of temptation
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of making someone feel they want to do something they should not.
n. the gerund form representing the act of subjecting an individual to temptation or enticement.
“The tempting of the young prince with power led to a great war.”
“The narrative focuses on the constant tempting of the protagonist, illustrating his gradual descent into corruption as he prioritises personal gain over his principles.”
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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