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/tænˈtælɪzɪŋ/ · tan.tal.iz.ing
verb
- To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach. The car salesman tantalized the customer with a low price, but ultimately sold the vehicle for a much higher amount.
- To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied. The advertisement tantalized the viewer with a glimpse of the new product, but failed to deliver any further details.
noun
- Teasing temptation. The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked cookies wafted through the house, making everyone hungry.
adjective
- Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach. The tantalizing prospect of winning the lottery kept people buying tickets, despite the extremely low odds of success.
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Did you know? The word 'tantalizing' has been used in literature to describe the character of Tantalus, who was said to be tormented by the gods in the underworld. This mythological reference has contributed to the word's association with teasing and temptation.