verb
- past tense of tantalise; to tease or torment by presenting something desirable but keeping it out of reach
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- She was tantalised by the smell of fresh bread from the bakery.
- The glimpse of treasure tantalised the explorers.
- He tantalised his audience with hints about the surprise announcement.
- The job offer tantalised her, but the salary was too low.
- The mystery novel tantalised readers with clues that led nowhere.
- They were tantalised by the possibility of winning the lottery.