Tantalizingly
/tˈæntəˌlaɪzɪŋli/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advIn a tantalizing manner.
Sentence Examples
The tropical island looked tantalizingly beautiful on the travel poster.
The finish line was tantalizingly near as he ran the last few meters.
The finish line was tantalizingly close as he ran the final lap.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The aroma of the barbecue drifted ____ past the dieting man, making him drool.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The secret was ____ within reach, but the detective still needed one more piece of evidence to solve the mystery today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English tantalizing Middle English -ly English -ly English tantalizingly From tantalizing + -ly.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The aroma of the barbecue drifted ____ past the dieting man, making him drool.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The secret was ____ within reach, but the detective still needed one more piece of evidence to solve the mystery today.