adjective
- Enticingly in sight, yet often out of reach: mouthwatering. See excite/bore/interest.
tantalizing
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
Synonym: tantalising
Meaning #2:
very pleasantly inviting
Synonyms: tantalising, tempting
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