tantalizing

American  

[tan-tl-ahy-zing] / ˈtæn tlˌaɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

1. having or exhibiting something that provokes or arouses expectation, interest, or desire, especially that which remains unobtainable or beyond one's reach.

   a tantalizing taste of success.

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Other Word Forms

• tantalizingly adverb
• untantalizing adjective

Etymology

Origin of tantalizing

First recorded in 1650–60; tantalize + -ing ²

Example Sentences

There were tantalizing glimpses in the second half against Iowa.

From Los Angeles Times

Venezuela’s oil has long been tantalizing —and problematic.

From Barron's

Venezuela’s oil has long been tantalizing —and problematic.

From Barron's

Venezuela’s oil has long been tantalizing —and problematic.

From Barron's

Venezuela’s oil has long been tantalizing —and problematic.

From Barron's

Related Words

• alluring