temptation Synonyms

temptation Meaning

Wordnet

temptation (n)

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid

the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

Webster

temptation (n.)

The act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction.

The state of being tempted, or enticed to evil.

That which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil.

temptation Sentence Examples

  1. The alluring aroma of freshly baked bread threatened to overpower his temptation to resist.
  2. The temptation to splurge on an extravagant purchase danced in his mind, but his prudence held sway.
  3. The temptation to lash out in anger flared within him, but he fought to control his emotions.
  4. She was torn between the temptation to follow her dreams and the fear of societal expectations.
  5. The tantalizing sight of the chocolate cake proved to be an irresistible temptation.
  6. His willpower crumbled under the weight of the temptation to indulge in his favorite vices.
  7. The temptation to gossip about her colleague was strong, but she knew the potential consequences.
  8. The seductive melody of the waves invited him to succumb to the temptation of a swim in the forbidden waters.
  9. The temptation to procrastinate lingered in his mind, threatening to derail his productivity.
  10. She resisted the temptation to give in to despair, finding solace in the support of loved ones.

FAQs About the word temptation

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce, the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid, the act of influencing by exciting hope

seduction, lure, attractiveness, attraction, enticement,appeal, charm, bait, siren song, enchantment

alert, notice, notice, warning, alarm, alarm, caution,warning, caution, alert

The alluring aroma of freshly baked bread threatened to overpower his temptation to resist.

The temptation to splurge on an extravagant purchase danced in his mind, but his prudence held sway.

The temptation to lash out in anger flared within him, but he fought to control his emotions.

She was torn between the temptation to follow her dreams and the fear of societal expectations.