tantalising

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb harass with persistent criticism or carping
  2. adjective arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
  3. adjective very pleasantly inviting

Synonyms

tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

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