Tempter

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmptər/

Definitions of tempter

noun a person or thing that tempts or entices someone to do something, especially something morally wrong or unwise

Example Sentences

A1 The tempter offered her a piece of candy.

A2 The tempter tried to convince him to skip class and go to the arcade.

B1 She saw him as a tempter, always leading her astray with his wild ideas.

B2 The tempter's words were like honey, luring him into a dangerous situation.

C1 The tempter's charisma and charm made it hard for anyone to resist his influence.

C2 The tempter's manipulation tactics were subtle but effective, causing many to fall under his spell.

Examples of tempter in a Sentence

formal The tempter tried to lure the young prince into making a hasty decision.

informal Don't listen to that tempter, he's just trying to get you into trouble.

slang That tempter is always trying to get us to skip class and hang out instead.

figurative The tempter whispered doubts in her ear, trying to sway her decision.

Grammatical Forms of tempter

• past tense: tempted
• plural: tempters
• comparative: more tempting
• superlative: most tempting
• present tense: tempts
• future tense: will tempt
• perfect tense: have tempted
• continuous tense: is tempting
• singular: tempter
• positive degree: tempting
• infinitive: to tempt
• gerund: tempting
• participle: tempting

Origin and Evolution of tempter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempter' originated from the Latin word 'temptator', which is derived from the verb 'temptare' meaning 'to test, try, or tempt'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tempter' has retained its original meaning of someone who entices or persuades others to do something wrong or sinful. The word has been used in religious contexts as well as in general contexts to describe a person or force that leads others astray.