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Grammar : Adj
Spell : tempt
Phonetic Transcription : tɛmpt



Definition of tempted

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French tempter (12c.), from Latin temptare "to feel, try out, attempt to influence, test." Related: Tempted; tempting.
  • adj desirous
Example sentences :
  • If one were not a scientist one might be tempted to say there is no progress.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • There, some are tempted to buy; and some repent of having bought.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • It never occurred to her that the girl might have been tempted to steal—and had not resisted the temptation.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Possibly some were so tempted, and but for the difficulties in the way, might really have tried for this.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • When John's card was brought, I was tempted to refuse to see him.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • That was in case of an enemy or a famine when the people might be tempted to eat it.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • It is a mystery, unless the Black Man tempted him with great heaps of gold.
  • Extract from : « Main Street » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Nice is the most beautiful city in France, I am tempted to say the most beautiful city I ever beheld.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • For once Wanhope was not to be tempted off on another scent.
  • Extract from : « Questionable Shapes » by William Dean Howells

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