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it is tempting to do something — used for saying that something seems correct or sensible but is probably wrong It s tempting to dismiss these allegations out of hand … English dictionary
tempting — tempt|ing [ temptıŋ ] adjective used for describing something that makes you feel you would like to have it or do it: a tempting array of desserts There are still lots of tempting offers on nearly new cars. it is tempting to do something used for … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
tempting — UK [ˈtemptɪŋ] / US adjective used for describing something that makes you feel you would like to have it or to do it There are still lots of tempting offers on nearly new cars. • it is tempting to do something Derived word: temptingly adverb… … English dictionary
tempting — temp|ting [ˈtemptıŋ] adj something that is tempting seems very good and you would like to have it or do it ▪ a tempting job offer ▪ That pie looks tempting. be tempting to do sth ▪ It s tempting to believe her story … Dictionary of contemporary English
tempting — adjective something that is tempting seems very good and you would like to have it or do it: a tempting job offer | That pie looks tempting! | it is tempting to do sth: It s tempting to just ignore her when she s this upset. temptingly adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
tempting — [[t]te̱mptɪŋ[/t]] ADJ GRADED If something is tempting, it makes you want to do it or have it. In the end, I turned down Raoul s tempting offer of the Palm Beach trip... If you re slimming, resisting tempting goodies becomes a measure of your… … English dictionary
tempting — [ˈtemptɪŋ] adj something that is tempting makes you feel that you would like to do it or have it … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
tempting — tempt ► VERB 1) entice (someone) to do something against their better judgement. 2) (be tempted to do) have an urge or inclination to do. 3) attract; charm. ● tempt fate (or providence) Cf. ↑tempt providence … English terms dictionary
invite — invite, bid, solicit, court, woo are comparable when they mean to request or encourage a person or a thing to come to one or to fall in with one s plans or desires. Invite in its ordinary and usual sense implies a courteous request to go… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Restoring the Lost Constitution — Infobox Book name = Restoring the Lost Constitution: The Presumption of Liberty title orig = translator = image caption = 2004 Cover author = Randy Barnett illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = subject … Wikipedia
