соблазни́тельный
soblaznítelʹnyj
The English phrase "tempting" can be translated into Russian as соблазни́тельный (soblaznítelʹnyj). Wiktionary also lists привлека́тельный (privlekátelʹnyj).
Meaning: attractive, appealing, enticing (adj)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| соблазни́тельный | soblaznítelʹnyj |
| привлека́тельный | privlekátelʹnyj |
Both Russian words for tempting describe something that is attractive, appealing or enticing.
What does it mean word for word?
The word соблазни́тельный is derived from the noun соблазн (temptation) and the suffix -ительный, which is used to form adjectives from verbs.
Which one should you use?
While both words mean tempting, соблазни́тельный often carries a stronger connotation of sexual seduction or moral temptation. In contrast, привлека́тельный is a more neutral and common way to express that something is attractive or appealing in a general sense, such as an attractive person or an attractive offer.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies. The feminine form is соблазни́тельная, the neuter form is соблазни́тельное and the plural form is соблазни́тельные.
How do you pronounce it?
soblaznítelʹnyj
Did you know?
- The root of привлека́тельный comes from the verb влечь (to drag or pull), making the literal meaning 'something that pulls you in'.
- When describing an offer that is 'tempting' because it is too good to be true, Russians often prefer the word заманчи́вый over the words listed on this page.
- In Russian, the root of соблазни́тельный relates to the act of 'leading astray', reflecting a historical view of temptation as a deceptive path.
Examples in context
- Это предложение очень соблазнительное.This offer is very tempting.
- Этот ресторан предлагает заманчивое меню.This restaurant offers a tempting menu.
- Это предложение – настоящий соблазн.This offer is a real temptation.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tempting” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
