"temptsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more temptsome [comparative], most temptsome [superlative]
Etymology: From tempt + -some. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tempt|some}} tempt + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} temptsome (comparative more temptsome, superlative most temptsome)
  1. (chiefly dialectal) Characterised or marked by temptation; alluring; tempting; inviting Tags: dialectal
    Sense id: en-temptsome-en-adj-LmnBzqlT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -some

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