tantalizing

adjective

tan·ta·liz·ing ˈtan-tə-ˌlī-ziŋ

Synonyms of tantalizing next

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web The Orioles went heavy on the bats early, however, drafting hitters with seven of their first nine picks led by first-rounder Vance Honeycutt, an outfielder out of North Carolina with tantalizing tools. —

Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024 Its sultry beats and lush harmonies offered a tantalizing glimpse into her versatility as an artist. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 July 2024 This leads us to the tantalizing conclusion that there are other examples of this ultra-rare reference yet to surface in Europe and the US. —

David Flett, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 Then, nearly three months after Kay was killed, out of the blue, came the most tantalizing and perplexing clue of all. —

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