lockande
tempting
Definition & meaning
Lockande means tempting, appealing, attractive, or enticing. It describes something that makes a person want to accept, try, buy, or experience it.
- Det låter lockande. — “That sounds tempting.”
- Ett lockande erbjudande — “An attractive offer.”
- Hon kom med ett lockande förslag. — “She came up with an enticing suggestion.”
It can also describe something that draws people in, such as an appealing opportunity, an attractive appearance, or an enticing promise.
Grammar & Word origin
Lockande is the present participle and adjective formed from the verb locka , meaning “to tempt,” “to entice,” “to lure,” or “to attract.”
As an adjective, it has the same form with all grammatical genders and numbers:
- en lockande idé — “an appealing idea”
- ett lockande erbjudande — “an attractive offer”
- lockande möjligheter — “appealing opportunities”
It can also function as a noun-like participle in some contexts, referring to the act or quality of enticing, although this use is less common.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- attraktiv — “attractive”; broader and more neutral, often describing visual appeal or general desirability.
- frestande — “tempting”; emphasizes the desire to do or have something, especially something enjoyable.
- tilltalande — “appealing” or “pleasing”; often softer and more positive than lockande.
- inbjudande — “inviting”; suggests that something makes people feel welcome or encourages them to approach.
- förförisk — “seductive” or “captivating”; much stronger and often associated with romantic or sensual attraction.
Antonyms
- oattraktiv — “unattractive” or “unappealing.”
- avskräckande — “discouraging” or “deterrent”; actively makes someone avoid something.
- frånstötande — “repellent” or “off-putting”; creates a strong negative reaction.
- otilltalande — “unappealing” or “unpleasant.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Kakan ser mycket lockande ut.adjective
The cake looks very tempting.
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