Tantalisingly
/ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/
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Definition
(adv) In a tantalising manner. Alternative spelling of tantalizingly.
Sentence Examples
The prize was tantalisingly close to the young runner at the finish line.
The answer was tantalisingly just out of reach for the student.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The finish line was ____ close, but the tired runner felt like he could not take even one more single step today.