Tantalisingly Meaning
/ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn 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.
The treasure was tantalisingly close, yet just out of reach.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The store displayed the prize ____ close to the window, but customers could not reach it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The finish line was ____ close, but the tired runner felt like he could not take even one more single step today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English tantalising Middle English -ly English -ly English tantalisingly From tantalising + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2023 May 17, Phil McNulty, “Manchester City 4 - 0 Real Madrid”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The store displayed the prize ____ close to the window, but customers could not reach it.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The finish line was ____ close, but the tired runner felt like he could not take even one more single step today.