tantalise

CEFRC1

/ˈtaentəˌlaɪz/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To excite desire by showing something wanted but not giving it.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of tantalize.

Examples

  • The delicious smell from the local bakery will tantalise your senses.

  • To tantalise means to tease someone with the promise of something good.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The dessert display was designed to tantalise customers.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The chef would blank the hungry customers by showing them the cake but not letting them eat any.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Tantalus + -ise, see tantalize.