Synonyms for tantalizing

Most common

inviting · tempting

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Adjective

Antonyms

repellent, unappealing, uninviting

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Teasing; tempting, especially that which is beyond reach.

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Other spellings

tantalising UK

Example sentences

• inviting I am grateful to you for inviting me to the party.
• tempting I know I am terrible, but it was just tempting me.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

inviting³, tempting²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inviting³ = 3 syllables).