temptable
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
Adjective
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susceptible to temptation
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