Basic Details
Word: Tempting
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is very appealing or attractive, making you want to have it or do it.
Synonyms: Alluring, enticing, inviting
Antonyms: Unappealing, repelling, uninviting
Idioms and Phrases
- Too tempting to resist: Something that is so attractive that you cannot say no. Example: "The cake looked too tempting to resist, so I had a slice."
- Tempting fate: Taking a risk that could lead to negative consequences. Example: "By not studying for the exam, she felt like she was tempting fate."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The smell of freshly baked cookies was so tempting that I couldn't walk past the kitchen without taking one.
Example 2: Her offer to go to the amusement park was very tempting, and I agreed immediately.
Example 3: The shop displayed a tempting array of sweets that made every passerby stop and look.
Fun Fact
The word "tempting" comes from the Old French word "temprer," which means to test or try, reflecting how something tempting tests our willpower.
Famous Quote
"It is more tempting to do something than to do nothing." John F. Kennedy
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tempting" mean?
a) Dull and boring
b) Very appealing or attractive
c) Difficult to understand
d) Unpleasant and sad
Answer: b) Very appealing or attractive
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tempting"?
a) Alluring
b) Boring
c) Uninviting
d) Heavy
Answer: a) Alluring
3. Which of these means the opposite of "tempting"?
a) Exciting
b) Unappealing
c) Inviting
d) Attractive
Answer: b) Unappealing
4. Which sentence uses "tempting" correctly?
a) The tempting lion roared loudly.
b) The tempting water in the pool was too cold to swim.
c) The tempting offer made him reconsider his plans.
d) The tempting book was very old.
Answer: c) The tempting offer made him reconsider his plans.
5. What does "tempting fate" mean?
a) To make something attractive
b) To take a risky chance that may have bad results
c) To offer a tempting dessert
d) To ask for help
Answer: b) To take a risky chance that may have bad results
