Tantalising Definition & Meaning
tantalising
- adjective
- arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; "a tantalizing taste of success"
- very pleasantly inviting; "a tantalizing aroma"; "a tempting repast"
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- What does tantalising mean?
- arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach; "a tantalizing taste of success" very pleasantly inviting; "a tantalizing aroma"; "a tempting repast"
- What part of speech is tantalising?
- Tantalising is an adjective.
- How many definitions does tantalising have?
- Tantalising has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).