tantalizers
Things that entice
Things or people that tantalize—that tempt or tease with something desirable but out of reach.
A shop window displays tantalizers: The bakery's tantalizers drew crowds but few could afford the prices.
The word suggests enticement without satisfaction, promise without delivery.
Attractive, tempting quality
- enticementSomething that attracts
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- lureThing that tempts
- beguilementCharming manipulation of attention
captivation · enchantment · charm · bait · hook · inducement · come-on · decoy
Advance showing sample
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
- sneak peekAdvance partial viewing
- glimpseFleeting view
- hintIndirect suggestion
foretaste · sample · snippet · appetizer · taster · promo · sizzle reel · clue
Intense prolonged craving
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- piningAching with prolonged desire
hunger · thirst · want · temptation · covetousness · wishfulness · anticipation · eagerness
Something unexplained or unknown
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- puzzleChallenge testing ingenuity
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
suspense · cliffhanger · secrets · hints · breadcrumbs · cryptic clues · whodunit · conundrum
Pre-meal small dishes
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
- mezzeMiddle Eastern small dishes
canapés · nibbles · starters · finger food · samples · tasting menu · delicacies · morsels
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- enticementSomething that attracts
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- lureThing that tempts
beguilement · captivation · enchantment · charm · bait · hook · inducement · come-on · decoy · inveiglement
preview
Advance showing sample
- trailerPromotional film excerpt
- sneak peekAdvance partial viewing
- glimpseFleeting view
hint · foretaste · sample · snippet · appetizer · taster · promo · sizzle reel · clue · extract
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
pining · hunger · thirst · want · temptation · covetousness · wishfulness · anticipation · eagerness · just out of reach
mystery
Something unexplained or unknown
intrigue · suspense · cliffhanger · secrets · hints · breadcrumbs · cryptic clues · whodunit · conundrum · brain teaser
appetizers
Pre-meal small dishes
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- amuse-boucheComplimentary chef's tasting bite
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
mezze · canapés · nibbles · starters · finger food · samples · tasting menu · delicacies · morsels · savories
tantalizersfulfillments
Achieved desires or goals
satisfiers · completions · consummations · rewards · payoffs
tantalizersdeterrents
Things discouraging certain actions
repellents · discouragers · turn-offs · warnings · dissuaders
tantalizerssure things
Guaranteed outcomes
guarantees · certainties · attainables · givens · easy pickings