tantalizing

adjective
/ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Meaning

Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.
tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example Sentences

She wore a tantalizing perfume that caught everyone's attention.

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

Example Expressions

tantalizing glimpse

Synonyms

tempting, alluring, enticing, provocative, appealing, seductive
Entry 1
tempting, alluring, enticing, provocative, appealing
Entry 2
tempting, enticing, alluring, seductive

Antonyms

unattractive, dull, boring, repulsive, unappealing, disgusting
Entry 1
unattractive, dull, boring
Entry 2
repulsive, unappealing, disgusting

Collocations

tantalizing aroma, tantalizing glimpse, tantalizing offer, tantalizing smell
Entry 1
tantalizing aroma, tantalizing glimpse, tantalizing offer
Entry 2
tantalizing smell, tantalizing offer, tantalizing glimpse

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Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

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