"Tantalises" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Tantalises" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Tantalises" Meaning
To tantalise means to give someone a slight enjoyment or pleasure, not enough to satisfy their desire, but enough to make them want more. It's a verb, often used to describe teasing or tempting someone with something pleasant, but not giving them the full satisfaction they crave.
"Tantalises" Examples
Tantalises
Verb
The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies tantalises the senses and tempts anyone who walks into the room.
The possibility of winning a million dollars in the lottery can tantalises people to buy a ticket every week.
The exotic trip to Paris a year ago still tantalises my memory and makes me want to go back.
Her eyelashes always tantalises the eyes of every man who sees her in the café.
The idea of owning such a luxurious car is still a tantalises for many youngsters who aren't financially capable.
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The state of being tantalized or fascinated by something, but held back from it, often resulting in a sense of frustration or longing.
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Attractive or appealing in a way that gives you a strong desire to do or have something.<br><br>Example: The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread wafting from the kitchen was irresistible.<br><br>Synonyms: alluring, enticing, tempting, seductive, fascinating
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