Tantalizing

Pronunciation: /ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

Definitions of tantalizing

adjective causing desire or excitement; enticing

Example Sentences

A1 The tantalizing smell of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.

A2 The tantalizing offer of a free vacation was too good to resist.

B1 The tantalizing prospect of a promotion motivated her to work harder.

B2 The tantalizing taste of the exotic dish left her craving for more.

C1 The tantalizing beauty of the landscape took her breath away.

C2 The tantalizing mystery of the unsolved case kept the detective intrigued.

Examples of tantalizing in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a tantalizing five-course meal for the guests.

informal The smell of the barbecue was so tantalizing, I couldn't resist.

slang That new video game trailer is so tantalizing, I can't wait to play it.

figurative The prospect of a promotion was tantalizing, driving her to work harder.

Grammatical Forms of tantalizing

• past tense: tantalized
• plural: tantalizing
• comparative: more tantalizing
• superlative: most tantalizing
• present tense: tantalizes
• future tense: will tantalize
• perfect tense: has tantalized
• continuous tense: is tantalizing
• singular: tantalizing
• positive degree: tantalizing
• infinitive: to tantalize
• gerund: tantalizing
• participle: tantalized

Origin and Evolution of tantalizing

First Known Use: 1747 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tantalizing' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Tantalus, a figure who was punished in the afterlife by being surrounded by water he could not drink and fruit he could not reach.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tantalizing' has retained its original meaning of causing desire or excitement, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that is teasing or tempting in a playful or alluring way.