adj

tantalizing

Tantalizing (adj) means So tempting or desirable that it is hard to resist, especially something just out of reach. Example: “The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was tantalizing.”

adj

So tempting or desirable that it is hard to resist, especially something just out of reach.

"The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was tantalizing."

"She gave a tantalizing hint about the surprise without revealing it."

How to use tantalizing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTeasingly tempting — making you want something you can't quite have yet.

Common pairings

tantalizing glimpse tantalizing prospect tantalizing aroma

Word forms

more tantalizing comparative, tantalizings plural, most tantalizing superlative

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Rhymes for tantalizing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tantalizing” mean?

The word “tantalizing” means so tempting or desirable that it is hard to resist, especially something just out of reach. In plain terms, teasingly tempting — making you want something you can't quite have yet.

How do you use “tantalizing” in a sentence?

Here is “tantalizing” used in a sentence: “The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was tantalizing.”

What part of speech is “tantalizing”?

“Tantalizing” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of tantalizing?

"tantalizing" (adj) means so tempting or desirable that it is hard to resist, especially something just out of reach.