en·tice ( n-t s )tr.v. en·ticed, en·tic·ing, en·tic·es To attract by arousing hope or desire; lure: The promise of higher pay enticed me into the new job. See Synonyms at lure. [Middle English enticen, from Old French enticier, to instigate, possibly from Vulgar Latin *int ti re, to set afire : Latin in-, in; see en-1 + Latin tti , firebrand.]en·tice ment n.en·tic er n.en·tic ing·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. |  enticing - highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire; "an alluring prospect"; "her alluring smile"; "the voice was low and beguiling"; "difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement"; "a tempting invitation"seductive - tending to entice into a desired action or state |
enticing
adjective attractive, appealing, inviting, charming, fascinating, tempting, intriguing, irresistible, persuasive, seductive, captivating, beguiling, alluring << OPPOSITE unattractive
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