Tantalizing

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Something that excites desire or interest, often by being just out of reach.

Example Sentences

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

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

Example Expressions

tantalizing glimpse

Synonyms

tempting, enticing, alluring, seductive, provocative, appealing

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tempting, enticing, alluring, seductive

Entry 2

tempting, alluring, enticing, provocative, appealing

Antonyms

repulsive, unappealing, disgusting, unattractive, dull, boring

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repulsive, unappealing, disgusting

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unattractive, dull, boring

Collocations

tantalizing smell, tantalizing offer, tantalizing glimpse, tantalizing aroma

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tantalizing smell, tantalizing offer, tantalizing glimpse

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tantalizing aroma, tantalizing glimpse, tantalizing offer