be enticing

[/bi ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/]
verb phrase
ser atraente, ser tentador, ser sedutor
1. to be attractive, appealing, or tempting in a way that arouses interest or desire
The aroma of fresh bread is very enticing.
O aroma do pão fresco é muito tentador.
2. to be alluring or captivating, often in a slightly mysterious or suggestive way
Her mysterious smile was enticing to everyone in the room.
Seu sorriso misterioso era sedutor para todos na sala.
3. to offer an irresistible inducement or incentive
The job offer with high salary was enticing.
A oferta de emprego com salário alto era muito atraente.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'be enticing' is widely used in marketing, romance, and everyday conversation to describe anything from food to opportunities to people. In Brazil, it often carries a slightly more suggestive or flirtatious tone, while in American English it's more neutral and widely applicable across contexts.
NYC Slang
be fire, be poppin', be calling someone's name
Synonyms / Sinônimos
be alluringbe temptingbe appealingbe attractivebe captivatingbe seductivebe inviting
Antonyms / Antônimos
be repulsivebe unappealingbe unattractivebe off-puttingbe dull

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser atraente, ser tentador
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser de tirar o fôlego, ser irresistível
More colloquial and emphatic expressions
São Paulo
ser atrativo, ser interessante
More formal and business-oriented usage
Portugal
ser sedutora, ser fascinante
Slightly different emphasis on fascination rather than temptation

Related Words

alluretemptationattractionappealseducecharmcaptivate

Related Idioms & Phrases

be hard to resist
be a tough act to follow
be the real deal
have someone eating out of your hand
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