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TANTALISING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Tantalising.

Tantalising - as an adjective satellite

Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach

Example: "A tantalizing taste of success"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tantalizing

Very pleasantly inviting

Example: "A tantalizing aroma"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tantalizingtempting

Tantalising - as a verb

To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach

To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied

Tantalising - as a noun

Teasing temptation

Tantalising - as an adjective

Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

Example Sentences

"The tantalising smell of freshly baked bread filled the air."
"She gave him a tantalising smile before walking away."
"The book had a tantalising ending that left readers wanting more."
"The chef served a tantalising dish that looked almost too good to eat."
"He found her tantalising beauty impossible to resist."
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Word Game Points

Is TANTALISING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tantalising is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TANTALISING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is TANTALISING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tantalising is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TANTALISING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is TANTALISING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tantalising is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TANTALISING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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