adjective
enticing
ehn-TEYE-sihng
Enticing (adjective) means Attractive and tempting. Example: “The menu described an enticing array of desserts.”
adjective
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Attractive and tempting.
"The menu described an enticing array of desserts."
"The job offer was too enticing to turn down."
How to use enticing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo appealing that it tempts you to want it.
Common pairings
an enticing offer
enticing aroma
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Word forms
- Plural
- enticings
- Comparative
- more enticing
- Superlative
- most enticing
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What does “enticing” mean?
The word “enticing” means attractive and tempting. In plain terms, so appealing that it tempts you to want it.
How do you pronounce “enticing”?
“Enticing” is pronounced ehn-TEYE-sihng (/ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “enticing” in a sentence?
Here is “enticing” used in a sentence: “The menu described an enticing array of desserts.”
What part of speech is “enticing”?
“Enticing” is an adjective.
