tantalising

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Noun

tantalising noun

Teasing temptation

Verb

tantalising verb

To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach
To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied

Adjective

tantalising adjective

Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

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tantalizing tantalisingly enticing mouthwatering delectable intriguing titillating tantalizingly beguiling enthralling seductive disquieting sumptuous scintillating alluring appetising

Associated

glimpse what you

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