tantalizing

adjective

tan·​ta·​liz·​ing ˈtan-tə-ˌlī-ziŋ How to pronounce tantalizing (audio)
: possessing a quality that arouses or stimulates desire or interest
also : mockingly or teasingly out of reach
tantalizingly adverb

Examples of tantalizing in a Sentence

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How key counties and states and the different demographics within them have voted will offer tantalizing signals of who will emerge as president. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Here’s a colorful recap of the three-day gastronomic adventure that unfolded, featuring the tantalizing offerings from local Miami vendors. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 The third Senna Carrera is still being finalized, but TAG Heuer has shared some tantalizing details about the timepiece. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 Each sip reveals a burst of juicy raspberries intertwined with delicate white flowers, creating a tantalizing sensation that dances across your taste buds. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tantalizing 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1683, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tantalizing was circa 1683

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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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