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Difference Between Tantalising and Tantalizing

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Definitions

Tantalising

Alternative spelling of tantalizing

Tantalizing

Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

Tantalising

Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach;
A tantalizing taste of success

Tantalizing

Tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable
A tantalizing glimpse of the career he might have had

Tantalising

Present participle of tantalise
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Tantalizing

To excite by exposing something desirable that remains or is made difficult or impossible to obtain
Researchers have been tantalized by the possibility of finding a cure for the disease.

Tantalising

Alternative spelling of tantalizing

Tantalizing

To be strongly attractive to; excite the senses or desire of
The aroma coming from the bakery tantalized us.

Tantalising

Very pleasantly inviting;
A tantalizing aroma
A tempting repast

Tantalizing

Present participle of tantalize
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Tantalizing

Teasing temptation

Tantalizing

Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach;
A tantalizing taste of success

Tantalizing

Very pleasantly inviting;
A tantalizing aroma
A tempting repast

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