tantalise

verb
UK: /ˈtæntəlaɪz/
US: /ˈtæntəlaɪz/

  1. To tease or torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach.

    1. The smell of food tantalise my empty stomach.
    2. The company continues to tantalise investors with hints of a merger.

  2. To excite or attract someone with a promise or suggestion of something pleasant or interesting.

    1. The new game will tantalise every player.
    2. The travel brochure tantalise us with images of exotic beaches and luxury hotels.

Synonyms

tease excite provoke torment allure entice tempt
tantalise adjective

  1. Having a teasing or tempting quality.

    1. The tantalise offer was hard to resist.
    2. She gave me a tantalise smile, hinting at secrets unknown.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tantalise" in English means: To tease or torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach., To excite or attract someone with a promise or suggestion of something pleasant or interesting..

The phonetic transcription of "tantalise" is /ˈtæntəlaɪz/ in British English and /ˈtæntəlaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tantalise": tease, excite, provoke, torment, allure, entice, tempt.

Example usage of "tantalise": "The smell of food tantalise my empty stomach.". More examples on the page.