tantalisingly
Just out of reach
Tantalisingly means in a way that tempts or teases by offering something desirable but keeping it just out of reach.
A tantalisingly brief glimpse, a tantalisingly vague hint, a tantalisingly close finish—all suggest something almost within grasp: The answer was tantalisingly close.
British spelling of tantalizingly.
Powerfully attractive, tempting
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- bewitchingPowerfully and mysteriously charming
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
irresistible · beguiling · enticing · spellbinding · magnetic · hypnotic · alluringly · beguilingly
Extremely pleasing to taste
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
- lusciousRichly pleasing to senses
sumptuous · toothsome · savory · aromatic · fragrant · succulent · temptingly · appetizingly
Inclined toward fun
- coyAffectedly modest
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
- teasinglyIn a playfully mocking way
provocatively · suggestively · hintingly · elusively · tormentingly · maddeningly · infuriatingly · promisingly
Causing extreme frustration
- exasperatinglyIn an irritating manner
- agonizinglyIn tormenting fashion
- torturouslyIn an agonizing manner
- achinglyWith painful intensity
painfully · cruelly · unjustly · unfairly · unattainably · impossibly · elusively · vexingly
In an implying manner
- risqueBordering on improper
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- daringlyWith bold risk-taking
- boldlyWith fearless confidence
scandalously · audaciously · cheekily · impishly · roguishly · wickedly · naughtily · salaciously
seductive
Powerfully attractive, tempting
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- bewitchingPowerfully and mysteriously charming
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
mesmerizing · irresistible · beguiling · enticing · spellbinding · magnetic · hypnotic · alluringly · beguilingly · enticingly
delectable
Extremely pleasing to taste
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- scrumptiousExtremely pleasing to taste
luscious · sumptuous · toothsome · savory · aromatic · fragrant · succulent · temptingly · appetizingly · invitingly
playful
Inclined toward fun
- coyAffectedly modest
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- mischievousPlayfully causing trouble
teasingly · provocatively · suggestively · hintingly · elusively · tormentingly · maddeningly · infuriatingly · promisingly · almost
maddeningly
Causing extreme frustration
- exasperatinglyIn an irritating manner
- agonizinglyIn tormenting fashion
- torturouslyIn an agonizing manner
achingly · painfully · cruelly · unjustly · unfairly · unattainably · impossibly · elusively · vexingly · infuriatingly
suggestively
In an implying manner
- risqueBordering on improper
- titillatingPleasurably stimulating, often sensually
- daringlyWith bold risk-taking
boldly · scandalously · audaciously · cheekily · impishly · roguishly · wickedly · naughtily · salaciously · racily
tantalisinglysatisfyingly
In a fulfilling manner
completely · fully · gratifyingly · contentedly · sufficiently
tantalisinglyfully
To the complete extent
completely · explicitly · openly · transparently · revealingly
tantalisinglyboringly
In an uninteresting manner
unappealingly · repulsively · tediously · off-puttingly · dully