enticing
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Definition
Adjective: Highly attractive and able to arouse hope, desire, or interest; tempting and alluring.
Usage
The adjective "enticing" describes something that is very appealing and draws you in, often making you want to have it, do it, or experience it. It suggests a powerful, sometimes seductive, attraction.
Examples
- The bakery window displayed an enticing array of pastries.
- The company made an enticing job offer with a high salary and benefits.
- The advertisement made the tropical vacation look incredibly enticing.
- He refused the enticing but risky investment opportunity.
Advanced Usage
- "To find something enticing": To perceive something as very attractive or tempting.
- I find the idea of working remotely very enticing.
- Used in a negative or cautionary context: Can imply a temptation that might be dangerous or unwise.
- The offer was enticing, but she suspected a hidden catch.
Variants and Related Words
- Entice (verb): To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
- Stores use sales to entice customers.
- Enticement (noun): Something that entices; a lure or temptation.
- The free gift was an added enticement to subscribe.
Synonyms
- Alluring: Mysteriously or powerfully attractive.
- Tempting: Appealing and inviting, often provoking a desire to do something.
- Seductive: Tempting and attractive in a way that is hard to resist.
- Beguiling: Charming or enchanting, sometimes in a deceptive way.
- Inviting: Appealing and welcoming.
Antonyms
- Repellent: Causing strong dislike or aversion.
- Unappealing: Not attractive or interesting.
- Off-putting: Causing dislike or discomfort.
Idioms and Phrases
- An enticing prospect: A future possibility that seems very attractive.
- Early retirement is an enticing prospect for many workers.
Adjective
- highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
- an alluring prospect
- her alluring smile
- the voice was low and beguiling
- difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement
- a tempting invitation