TEMPTING
/ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of TEMPTING
To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
"She tempted me to eat the apple."
To attract; to allure.
"Its glossy skin tempted me."
To provoke something; to court.
"It would be tempting fate."
The act of subjecting somebody to temptation.
Attractive, appealing, enticing.
Seductive, alluring, inviting.
Examples of TEMPTING in a Sentence
- "She tempted me to eat the apple."
- "Its glossy skin tempted me."
- "It would be tempting fate."
Word Details
Is TEMPTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TEMPTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TEMPTING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TEMPTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | e | m | p | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TEMPTING
100 words from the letters in TEMPTING
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How to Use TEMPTING in Word Games
TEMPTING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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