Definition of tantalising Tantalising

/tˈɑːntəlˌa‍ɪzɪŋ/ - tan•ta•lis•ing

We found 5 definitions of tantalising from 3 different sources.

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Word comparison

British English

tantalising - /tˈɑːntəlˌa‍ɪzɪŋ/

American English

tantalizing - /tæˈntʌlajˌzɪŋ/

What does tantalising mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

tantalising - arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; "a tantalizing taste of success"
  tantalizing
tantalising - very pleasantly inviting; "a tantalizing aroma"; "a tempting repast"
  tantalizing, tempting
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • tantalising (Verb)
    Alternative spelling of tantalizing.
  • tantalising (Adjective)
    Alternative spelling of tantalizing.

Part of speech

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  • tantalising, verb, gerund of tantalise (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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