V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
tantalizing
adjective
Definition: 1. pleasantly inviting; 2. tempting, but unavailable or unattainable
Synonyms: tempting, appealing, inviting, enticing
Antonyms: unappealing
Tips: Tantalizing is often used to describe tempting scenarios. Tantalizing is a more sophisticated way of saying "tempting." The verb tantalize means "to tempt or torment with something tantalizing."
Usage Examples:
I am not in a position to accept your offer to buy our company, but I do admit it sounds tantalizing. (tempting)
Investors, tempted by the huge drop in price, should find the company’s stock tantalizing. (appealing)
Although John received a tantalizing offer from another company, he remained loyal to his current job. (enticing)
He tantalized me with the prospect of an overseas job, but gave the position to one of my co-workers instead. (tempted, enticed) verb
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