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The allure of "enticing" vs. "tempting"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 13/11/2024, 23:16
Lloyd Cooper 13/11/2024, 23:16English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "enticing" and "tempting" describe something that is attractive or draws someone's interest in such a way that it makes a person want to have or do it.
What is different?
While "tempting" often implies a stronger connotation of something that might lead someone to do something they know they shouldn't, "enticing" is more neutral, focusing on attraction rather than moral implications.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Enticing- The aroma from the bakery was enticing, drawing customers in from the street.
- He found her offer to join the exclusive club quite enticing.
- The novel's plot was so enticing that she couldn't put it down.
- The cake looked so tempting that I couldn't resist a second slice.
- It was tempting to skip the workout and stay in bed, but she got up anyway.
- The sale prices were tempting enough to convince him to buy a new laptop.
Difference
