temptable

Thân thiện

A person stands before a temptable display of colorful desserts.

Definition

Adjective: Susceptible to temptation; easily tempted or lured.

Usage

The adjective "temptable" describes a person or entity whose principles, willpower, or resolve is weak enough that they can be easily persuaded to do something, especially something they know is wrong or unwise. It emphasizes a vulnerability to enticement.

Examples

• He knew he was temptable when it came to chocolate, so he avoided keeping any in the house.
• The corrupt official was clearly temptable, accepting bribes from multiple companies.
• In the experiment, the researchers identified which participants were most temptable by the offer of a quick financial reward.

Advanced Usage

• Comparative and Superlative Forms: "temptable" (base), "more temptable" (comparative), "most temptable" (superlative).
  • Of all the knights, he was the most temptable by promises of power.
• Negation with "Not": Used to describe resistance to temptation.
  • Her loyalty was absolute; she was simply not temptable.

Variants and Related Words

• Tempt (verb): To entice or allure someone to do something often considered wrong or unwise.
• Temptation (noun): The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise, or the thing that causes such a desire.
• Tempting (adjective): Appealing, attractive, or enticing.

Synonyms

• Susceptible
• Gullible
• Persuadable
• Yielding
• Weak-willed

Antonyms

• Resistant
• Steadfast
• Incorruptible
• Unwavering
• Strong-willed

Học thuật

Adjective

1. susceptible to temptation