tantalizing

The word “tantalizing” has 4 syllables: tan-ta-liz-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for tantalizing?

In the thesaurus, “tantalizing” has 56 synonyms and 48 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tantalizing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tantalizing

absorbing
alluring
appealing
arousing
arresting
attractive
beautiful
beckoning
bewitching
captivating
charging
charismatic
charming
delighting
drawing
electrifying
elfin
enchanting
engaging
engrossing
enthralling
enticing
entrancing
exciting
exhilarating
fascinating
fetching
galvanic
galvanizing
glamorous
glamourous
gripping
hypnotic
hypnotizing
inciting
inspiring
interesting
intoxicating
intriguing
inviting
luring
magnetic
mesmerizing
mouthwatering
persuading
provoking
pumping up
riveting
seductive
spellbinding
stimulating
tempting
thrilling
titillating
turning on
winning

Antonyms for tantalizing

abhorrent
abominable
appalling
awful
boring
dejecting
demoralizing
discouraging
disheartening
dispiriting
distasteful
drab
dreary
dull
flat
hideous
horrendous
horrible
horrid
humdrum
invidious
irksome
jading
leaden
loathsome
monotonous
nauseating
noisome
obnoxious
odious
offensive
palling
pedestrian
ponderous
repellant
repellent
repelling
repugnant
repulsive
revolting
shocking
sickening
tedious
tiresome
tiring
unalluring
wearisome
wearying

Meanings of tantalizing

verb
1. To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
2. To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
noun
1. Teasing temptation.
adjective
1. Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

Example Sentences

The bakery was filled with the tantalizing scent of freshly baked pastries.
She gave him a tantalizing hint about the surprise but refused to reveal more.
The chef prepared a tantalizing dish that left everyone eager for a taste.
The movie trailer provided a tantalizing glimpse of the upcoming blockbuster.
The sight of the crystal-clear water was tantalizing on the hot summer day.

On this page you'll find 104 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tantalizing, such as: abhorrent, abominable, absorbing, alluring, appalling, appealing, arousing.

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