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- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/
- /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/
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- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/
Definition of tantalising word
- verb with object tantalising to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed. 1
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Origin of tantalising
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; Tantal(us) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Tantalising
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tantalising popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tantalising usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tantalising
adjective tantalising
- aperitive — aperient.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
noun tantalising
- cajolery — persuasion by flattery or promises; wheedling; coaxing.
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