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The English word "tantalize" was adopted during the 1590s from the Latin language word "Tantalus", which had been adopted from the Greek language masculine given name of Tantalos, who was the king of Phrygia, a son of Zeus, and the father of Penelope and Niobe. He is famous for having been punished in the afterlife by being made to stand in a river up to his chin, just under fruit-laden branches that withdrew from his reach whenever he tried to eat or drink. It seems Chaucer made reference to him around 1369.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoFrom the Ancient Greek myth regarding King Tantalus.
To punish him the gods stood him up to his neck in water, which flowed from him when he tried to drink it and over his head they hung fruits that the wind wafted away whenever he tried to grasp them.
Something forever just out of reach but much desired is therefore said to be "tantalizing".
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Is there a noun form of tantalize?
The word tantalize has noun forms, a couple are tantalization and tantalizer.
Sample sentences using the word tantalize?
Lots of people dont know what tantalize means The word tantalize is made up of three syllables I would like you to spell tantalize. I'm gonna go ask Tanta... on second thought maybe I shouldn't, because tanta lies.
How do you use the word tantalize in a sentence?
The island women would tantalize the sailors on shore leave from their ships. The aroma of the chef's cuisine could tantalize even the most determined vegetarian.
How is the word tantalize related to tantalus?
Tantalus was always tortured by food and water that was close to him but out of his grasp. Tantalize means to do what Tantalus had to suffer from.
Use tantalize in a sentence?
Tantalize me! The fan dancer was dressed to tantalize. The foraging method of the tarantula would tantalize anyone.
What actors and actresses appeared in Tantalize - 2001?
The cast of Tantalize - 2001 includes: Dalila Ali Rajah as KoKo Janice Camp as Tantalize
Can you give me sentence for tantalize?
My older brother will tantalize me with candy if I don't do his chores for him
How do you use tantalize in a sentence?
My sisters would tantalize me because I might not have candy. The stage director said "Tantalize me!" to the starlet.
What word contains the letters N Z A A T E T I L?
Rearranged, it spells tantalize.
What book is first eternals or tantalize?
The book "Tantalize" by Cynthia Leitich Smith was published in February 2007, while the comic book "The Eternals" by Jack Kirby was first published in July 1976. So "The Eternals" came before "Tantalize."
What rhymes with tantalize?
Fantasize, size.
What are some great you words?
Tantalize
