tantalising

• Décrit quelque chose de tentant ou d'attirant, souvent d'une manière qui est frustrante parce que cela reste hors de portée ou insaisissable.

Describes something that is tempting or inviting, often in a way that is frustratingly out of reach.

1. Arousing desire for the unattainableB2formal

   Something that tempts or excites desire or curiosity, often for something that is just out of reach or difficult to obtain.

   Tentant, alléchant

   • The tantalising aroma of freshly baked bread drifted from the closed bakery.
   • He gave a tantalising glimpse of the secret project, but refused to reveal more.
   • The treasure map offered a tantalising promise of gold, but the path was treacherous.

   Synonymesalluringbeguilingcaptivatingenticingintriguinginvitingprovocativeseductivetempting

2. Very pleasantly invitingB2informal

   Extremely appealing or attractive in a way that strongly invites or entices.

   Très agréablement tentant

   • The menu offered a tantalising selection of desserts.
   • The cool water of the lake looked tantalising on the hot summer day.
   • She wore a tantalising perfume that lingered in the air.

   Synonymesalluringappealingcaptivatingenticinginvitingseductivetempting

   Antonymesrepulsiveunappealing

• Verbe signifiant tourmenter ou agacer quelqu'un en lui montrant ou en lui offrant quelque chose de désirable, mais en le laissant hors de portée.

A verb meaning to tease or torment someone by showing or offering something desirable while keeping it out of reach.

1. Torment or teaseC1formalbritish

   To harass, tease, or provoke someone persistently, often with criticism or nagging.

   tourmenter, harceler

   • The critics continued to tantalise the author with harsh reviews.
   • She felt tantalised by her colleague's constant complaints.
   • He was tantalised by the relentless questions from the audience.

   Synonymesbadgerharasspesterprovoketeasetorment

   Antonymesappeasecomfortcontentgratifypleasesatisfy