Definitions for temptation
tɛmpˈteɪ ʃəntemp·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. temptation, enticementnoun

   something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

2. temptationnoun

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

   "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"

3. enticement, temptationnoun

   the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire

   "his enticements were shameless"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. temptationnoun

   The act of tempting

2. temptationnoun

   The condition of being tempted.

3. temptationnoun

   Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.

4. temptationnoun

   Pressure applied to your thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temptationnoun

   Etymology: tentation, Fr. from tempt.

   1. The act of tempting; sollicitation to ill; enticement.

   All temptation to transgress repel. John Milton.

   2. The state of being tempted.

   When by human weakness, and the arts of the tempter, you are led into temptations, prayer is the thread to bring you out of this labyrinth. Brian Duppa.

   3. That which is offered to the mind as a motive to ill.

   Set a deep glass of rhenish wine on the contrary casket; for if the devil be within, and that temptation without, he will choose it. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.

   Dare to be great without a guilty crown;
   View it, and lay the bright temptation down:
   ’Tis base to seize on all. John Dryden, Aurengzebe.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temptation

   Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment that threatens long-term goals. In the context of some religions, temptation is the inclination to sin. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss something important to a person. In the context of self-control and ego depletion, temptation is described as an immediate, pleasurable urge and/or impulse that disrupts an individuals ability to wait for the long-term goals, in which that individual hopes to attain.More informally, temptation may be used to mean "the state of being attracted and enticed" without anything to do with moral, ethical, or ideological valuation; for example, one may say that a piece of food looks "tempting" even though eating it would result in no negative consequences. Research suggests that there are paradoxical effects associated with temptation. Implicit in all the forms in which temptation can present itself there is a set of options that may facilitate high moral standards in decision-making. Weak or subtle temptations, in comparison to strong or obvious temptations, can lead to a greater loss of self-control. supported research states that "available temptations are less valuable and less tempting".Temptations can have effects on long-term goal attainment, it has been found that individuals who experienced temptation and the effects of it found there were benefits to their experiences.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. temptation

   Temptation is the desire or urge to do something, particularly something enticing, pleasurable, or beneficial to oneself, but considered wrong, harmful, or immoral. It often involves a conflict between one's values or rules and immediate gratification or perceived gain.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Temptationnoun

   the act of tempting, or enticing to evil; seduction

2. Temptationnoun

   the state of being tempted, or enticed to evil

3. Temptationnoun

   that which tempts; an inducement; an allurement, especially to something evil

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Temptation

   "Temptation" is a popular song, published in 1933, with music written by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Arthur Freed. The song was used in the film Singin' in the Rain and later in the 1983 musical based on the film, and is prominently featured in Valerio Zurlini's Violent Summer. The song was introduced by Bing Crosby in the 1933 film Going Hollywood. Crosby recorded the song with Lennie Hayton's orchestra on October 22, 1933. He recorded it again with John Scott Trotter's Orchestra on March 3, 1945.

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. temptation

   A desire to do something you know you should not do.

Matched Categories

1. • Desire
   • Influence

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'temptation' in Nouns Frequency: #2615

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How to pronounce temptation?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Australian

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   Australian

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How to say temptation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of temptation in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of temptation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of temptation in a Sentence

1. Jimmy Carter:

   We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this century. During the period we may be tempted to abandon some of the time-honored principles and commitments which have been proven during the difficult times of past generations. We must never yield to this temptation. Our American values are not luxuries, but necessities - not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself.

2. George Bernard Shaw:

   I never resist temptation because I have found that things that are bad for me do not tempt me.

3. Jacek Kucharczyk:

   I do not believe in this change, it seems to me that the temptation to resort to anti-German rhetoric will be strong.

4. Cesare Pavese:

   At great periods you have always felt, deep within you, the temptation to commit suicide. You gave yourself to it, breached your own defenses. You were a child. The idea of suicide was a protest against life; by dying, you would escape this longing for death.

5. Ambrose Gwinett Bierce:

   Abstainer. A weak man who yields to the temptation of denying himself a pleasure.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=temptation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Temptation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=temptation
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temptation
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temptation
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=temptation
8. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=temptation
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=temptation