adjective

enticing

ehn-TEYE-sihng

Enticing (adjective) means Attractive and tempting. Example: “The menu described an enticing array of desserts.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishSo appealing that it tempts you to want it.

Common pairings

an enticing offer enticing aroma

more enticing comparative, enticings plural, most enticing superlative

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The menu described an _____ array of desserts.

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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.