tantalisingly

CEFRC1

/ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that creates strong desire without satisfying it.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a tantalising manner. Alternative spelling of tantalizingly.

Examples

  • The answer was tantalisingly just out of reach for the student.

  • The prize was tantalisingly close to the young runner at the finish line.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

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More examples

In context

  • The treasure was tantalisingly close, yet just out of reach.

  • City have lost two previous semi-finals to Real but they made no mistake here at a joyous Etihad Stadium to now stand one step away from claiming the trophy that has always stayed tantalisingly out of reach for Pep Guardiola's team.

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Origin

adverb

From tantalising + -ly.