tantalisingly

Meanings

• Adjective

  Provoking desire or interest, typically by being just out of reach or just beyond comprehension.

  - "The forbidden fruit was tantalisingly close, but just out of reach."
  - "The mystery novel kept the reader tantalised with clues and red herrings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tantalisingly
enthralling , distracting , enchanting , fascinating

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Variants

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tantalizing , tantalizingly

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Etymology

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From the name of the daemon Tantalus in Greek mythology, who was punished by being made to stand in water under a fruit tree with low branches, where the fruit was always tantalisingly out of reach.

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Trivia

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1. The word tantalisingly first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. Tantalisingly is derived from the name of the Greek mythological figure Tantalus, who was punished by being made to stand in water under a fruit tree with low branches, where the fruit was always tantalisingly out of reach.

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1. Teasers: Tantalisingly can be compared to a teaser, which is a short, intriguing preview of a larger work, designed to entice and engage the audience.

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Culture

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In literature, tantalisingly is often used to describe a situation or object that provokes curiosity or desire, keeping the reader or viewer engaged and interested. In art and music, the concept of tantalisingly can be seen in the use of suspense and anticipation to build tension and emotion.

How to Memorize "tantalisingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a fruit tree with low branches, where the fruit is just out of reach. Imagine yourself reaching for it, but it always slips away.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tantalisingly with curiosity, desire, and suspense. Think of situations where you have been tantalised, and how it made you feel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tantalisingly Tantalises' to remember the meaning of the word. Tantalisingly is an adjective that describes something that tantalises, which means it provokes desire or interest.

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