"inviting, seductive, alluring," 1590s, present-participle adjective from tempt (v.). Related: Temptingly.
a tempting invitation
a tempting repast
temporary
temporize
tempt
temptation
tempter
tempting
temptress
tempura
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ten
tenable
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