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Giving consumers the choice of having it all in one big bite means different viewers are in many different places in the book, making it hard to discuss without spoiling the plot. The intervals between first-run programming provide a space for communion and that tantalizing sense of anticipation.
Michael K. Powell

Meaning of "tantalizing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TANTALIZING

tantalizing  [ˈtæntəˌlaɪzɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TANTALIZING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tantalizing is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TANTALIZING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of tantalizing in the English dictionary

The definition of tantalizing in the dictionary is teasing; frustratingly tempting, as by being inaccessible, out of reach, etc.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TANTALIZING


advertising
ˈædvəˌtaɪzɪŋ
civilizing
ˈsɪvɪlaɪzɪŋ
compromising
ˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ
demoralizing
dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ
downsizing
ˈdaʊnsaɪzɪŋ
energizing
ˈenədʒaɪzɪŋ
merchandising
ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪzɪŋ
mesmerizing
ˈmɛzməraɪzɪŋ
moralising
ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ
moralizing
ˈmɒrəlaɪzɪŋ
organizing
ˈɔːɡənaɪzɪŋ
revitalizing
ˌriːˈvaɪtəˌlaɪzɪŋ
rising
ˈraɪzɪŋ
self-fertilising
ˌsɛlfˈfɜːtɪlaɪzɪŋ
self-fertilizing
ˌselfˈfɜːtɪlaɪzɪŋ
sizing
ˈsaɪzɪŋ
socializing
ˈsəʊʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ
surprising
səˈpraɪzɪŋ
uncompromising
ʌnˈkɒmprəˌmaɪzɪŋ
uprising
ˈʌpˌraɪzɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TANTALIZING

tantalate
tantalic
tantalic acid
tantalisation
tantaliser
tantalisingly
tantalism
tantalite
tantalization
tantalize
tantalizer
tantalizingly
tantalous
tantalum
tantalus
tantamount
tantara
tanti
tantivies
tantivy

WORDS THAT END LIKE TANTALIZING

advertizing
agonizing
amazing
anglicizing
dehumanizing
merchandizing
nonionizing
nonoxidizing
patronizing
philosophizing
rightsizing
seizing
self-aggrandizing
sermonizing
supersizing
temporizing
unappetizing
unrecognizing
unsympathizing
upsizing
womanizing

Synonyms and antonyms of tantalizing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «TANTALIZING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «tantalizing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of tantalizing

Translation of «tantalizing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TANTALIZING

Find out the translation of tantalizing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tantalizing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tantalizing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

诱人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tentadora
570 millions of speakers

English

tantalizing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tantalizing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дразнящий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tentadora
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tantalizing
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

alléchant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menggiurkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verlockenden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

じれったい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

감질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tantalizing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trêu ngươi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏமாற்றமளிக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेंटलाइझिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gösterip de vermeyen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

allettante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kuszące
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дражливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ispititoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δελεαστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

smaak
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kittlande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

frist
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tantalizing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TANTALIZING»

The term «tantalizing» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.780 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tantalizing

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3 QUOTES WITH «TANTALIZING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tantalizing.
1
Brian Greene
The tantalizing discomfort of perplexity is what inspires otherwise ordinary men and women to extraordinary feats of ingenuity and creativity; nothing quite focuses the mind like dissonant details awaiting harmonious resolution.
2
Michael K. Powell
Giving consumers the choice of having it all in one big bite means different viewers are in many different places in the book, making it hard to discuss without spoiling the plot. The intervals between first-run programming provide a space for communion and that tantalizing sense of anticipation.
3
Fred Savage
Other acting opportunities had come along, but nothing that was tantalizing enough to me to step away from what I found most interesting.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TANTALIZING»

Discover the use of tantalizing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tantalizing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers
Combines two previously published works, resulting in ninety-three brain-teasing puzzles, riddles, and questions with an emphasis on humor.
Martin Gardner, 1988
2
Tantalizing Secrets
A murder… A lord’s desire…and her quiet, respectable life is gone forever.
Lynne Connolly, 2009
3
Tantalizing Tingles: A Discography of Early Ragtime, Jazz, ...
Documents all know recordings of non-classical piano made for issue on disc and cylinder records before 1935.
Ross Laird, 1995
4
100 Puzzles, Clues, Maps, Tantalizing Tales, and Stories of ...
Presents a book of clues, illusions, and ciphers, some of which have been used on past treasure hunts and all of which are related in some way to clues contained in the author's work "A Treasure Trove."
Michael Stadther, 2005
5
The Everything Indian Cookbook: 300 Tantalizing ...
Featuring delicious recipes for: Appetizers, such as Paneer Tikka Breads, such Simple Naan Bread Salads, such as Spicy Papaya Salad Curry dishes, such as Goat Chicken Curry Seafood dishes, such as Shrimp Koliwada Special vegetarian fare, ...
Monica Bhide, 2004
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Tantalizing Times: Excitements, Disconnects, and Discontents ...
Original Scholarly Monograph
V. Barry Dauphin, 2006
7
Unbelievable: Fantasy\Tantalizing
Fantasy Brandi really means it when she says "Oh, you shouldn't have" to her sister's outrageous birthday gift—a five-day dream vacation to a lovers' retreat…lover included.
Lori Foster, 2012
8
Tantalizing Mazes
36 entertaining labyrinths invite puzzlers to find their way through unusual—and mouthwatering—obstacles in Chips and Dip, Strawberries and Cream, Pepperoni Pizza and 33 other baffling mazes. Solutions.
Dave Phillips, 1992
9
Tantalizing Tidbits for Teens 2: More Quick Booktalks for ...
Presents a collection of book talks and acitivities for high school libraries.
Ruth E. Cox Clark, Ruth E. Cox-clark, Ph.D., 2007
10
Math charmers: tantalizing tidbits for the mind
A guide to mathematics cover such topics as number patterns, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and mathematical paradoxes.
Alfred S. Posamentier, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TANTALIZING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tantalizing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nuclear deal raises tantalizing question: Will McDonald's return to …
For some Iranians, the most important question raised by the landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers has nothing to do with uranium ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
Senator offers tantalizing prospect of regulatory relief for biomedical …
Senator Lamar Alexander (R–TN) today told a National Academies panel examining federal oversight of academic research that he hopes to make reform ... «Science /AAAS, Jul 15»
3
Rondon's velocity tantalizing, but inconsistency unsettles Tigers …
DETROIT -- Bruce Rondon's velocity makes him a tantalizing, late-innings option out of the bullpen. The Detroit Tigers were hopeful that Rondon would ... «KSPR, Jul 15»
4
New Horizons Update: Latest Pluto Images Reveal 'Tantalizing
Tantalizing signs of geology on Pluto are revealed in this image from New Horizons taken on July 9, 2015 from 3.3 million miles (5.4 million kilometers) away. «International Business Times, Jul 15»
5
Blue Origin Offers Tantalizing Preview of Private Space Trips (Video)
A video released last week by the private spaceflight company Blue Origin offers a tantalizing look at the private space trips the company plans to offer. «Space.com, Jun 15»
6
New Music: 4x4 - Tantalizing (Prod. by Masta Garzy)
Award-winning Ghanaian Hiplife group, 4X4 is back to the music scene with a brand new party song titled "Tantalizing". The song is off their double release. «Pulse.com.gh, Jun 15»
7
Hannibal: Gillian Anderson on the "Tantalizing" Questions About …
By Eric GoldmanWhile Gillian Anderson only appeared a few times in Hannibal: Season 2, they were highly notable appearances – first, as her character, ... «IGN, Jun 15»
8
Acer's tantalizing Leap wearables are inching closer to release
The three new Acer wearables teased last month may be on your wrist sooner than you think. The Liquid Leap Fit, Liquid Leap Active and Liquid Leap Curve are ... «TechRadar, May 15»
9
“Does this mean we can clone a mammoth?”: The tantalizing, risky …
The tantalizing, risky ... will never see the day when mammoths once again roam the earth, the science of so-called de-extinction is real, and tantalizingly close. «Salon, May 15»
10
'The Fall' is tantalizing legal thriller
John Lescroart has written a terrific courtroom mystery as the main series characters take a backseat to defense attorney Rebecca Hardy, daughter of regular ... «The News Journal, May 15»

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