Temptingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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temptingly

 

[ ˈtemptɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe something that is attractive or appealing

In a way that is tempting or alluring; in a manner that entices or lures someone into doing something.

Synonyms

alluringly, enticingly, seductively.

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Word Description / Examples
temptingly

Used when talking about something that attracts or lures someone in a way that is hard to resist, often related to food or offers.

  • The cake was temptingly displayed in the bakery window.
  • The offer was temptingly good, making it difficult to decline.
enticingly

Used when describing something that invites someone to take action, often applying to opportunities or attractive offers.

  • The travel brochure described the beach resort enticingly.
  • The job description detailed the perks enticingly.
alluringly

Used when something or someone is attractive or appealing in a very charming or mysterious way, often related to personal charm or beauty.

  • She smiled alluringly at him from across the room.
  • The perfume ad showed a woman looking alluringly at the camera.
seductively

Used when describing someone or something that is trying to attract or lead someone to do something, often with a sexual connotation. This word can have a negative connotation if used in a manipulative sense.

  • She whispered seductively into his ear.
  • The model posed seductively in the advertisement.

Examples of usage

  • She smiled temptingly at him.
  • The dessert looked temptingly delicious.
  • He spoke temptingly of the benefits of joining the club.

Translations

Translations of the word "temptingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tentadoramente

🇮🇳 ललचाते हुए

🇩🇪 verlockend

🇮🇩 menggoda

🇺🇦 спокусливо

🇵🇱 kusząco

🇯🇵 誘惑的に (yūwaku-teki ni)

🇫🇷 de manière tentante

🇪🇸 tentadoramente

🇹🇷 çekici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 유혹적으로 (yuhokjeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 بإغراء (bi'ighra')

🇨🇿 lákavě

🇸🇰 lákavo

🇨🇳 诱人地 (yòurén dì)

🇸🇮 mamljivo

🇮🇸 freistandi

🇰🇿 азғырып

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელად (momkhimvlelad)

🇦🇿 cazibədarcasına

🇲🇽 tentadoramente

Etymology

The adverb 'temptingly' is derived from the verb 'tempt', which comes from the Old French word 'temter' meaning 'to entice or provoke'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. The concept of tempting or alluring someone has been present in human interactions for centuries, with references found in various literary works and historical records.

See also: tempt, temptation, tempter, tempting, temptress.