Antonyms for tempting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : temp-ting

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛmp tɪŋ

Definition of tempting

Origin : "inviting," 1590s, present participle adjective from tempt (v.). Related: Temptingly.

adj alluring, inviting

Example sentences :

This is the sense in which the Bible speaks of God as tempting persons.
Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump

It was tempting, and although it had a peculiar odour, she swallowed it.
Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton

But I cannot linger upon this at present, tempting although it be.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

That is, I declare, Mr. Monday, it looks awfully like tempting Providence!
Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper

The most tempting avenue of invasion was the valley of the Adige River.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

He abandoned her like a skunk, and his people threw the blame on her for tempting him.
Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt

So tempting, you know, old chap, I couldn't resist sketching him!
Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss

She tried all sorts of tempting dishes, but the result was discouraging.
Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln

"It is tempting—" And those three words threw him into a tumult of joy.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

But he had been formerly a great lover of fish, and the smell of the frying-pan was most tempting.
Extract from : « Benjamin Franklin » by Paul Elmer More

Synonyms for tempting

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