Associations to the word «Tantalising»

Wiktionary

TANTALISING, verb. Present participle of tantalise
TANTALISING, adjective. Alternative spelling of tantalizing
TANTALISING, noun. Alternative spelling of tantalizing

Dictionary definition

TANTALISING, adjective. Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; "a tantalizing taste of success".
TANTALISING, adjective. Very pleasantly inviting; "a tantalizing aroma"; "a tempting repast".

Wise words

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