enticing
verb
Form of entice , present participle of entice.
Simple meaning
To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehntysingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɛnˈtaɪsɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of entice
To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: To lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope.
Used this way, enticing is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Hopeful and forward-looking
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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