adj

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

more tantalizing comparative, tantalizings plural, most tantalizing superlative

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The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was _____.

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