What is the meaning of enticing?

verb

  • Provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion.
    • usage: "He lured me into temptation"

adjective

  • Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire.
    • usage: "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation"
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