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temptful en · ADJ

Etymology

From tempt + -ful.

Meanings

1. Characterised by temptation; temptuous
   • That we might guide ourselves in unity, Our spring renewed, thou temptful Proserpine! 2013, Alice Miaolian Baskous, The Secret Key, page 338:
   • Let the brethren, then, who have just been making their family grievances public, cease their work in this direction and devote themselves to the cause for which they are professedly organized — the salvation of sinners, and especially those in the humbler and the more temptful walks of life. 1896, Christian Work: Illustrated Family Newspaper - Volume 60, page 690:
   • Temptful is the wench in her bed, son bach of my heart. 1916, Ford Madox Ford, The English Review - Volume 22, page 321:

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