tan·ta·lize also Brit tan·ta·lise 
/ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/ verb
tan·ta·liz·es; tan·ta·lized; tan·ta·liz·ing /ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] : to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.
▪ She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.
▪ She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.
— tan·ta·liz·ing also Brit tan·ta·lis·ing adjective [more tantalizing; most tantalizing]
▪ the tantalizing aroma of baking bread ▪ a tantalizing glimpse into their lives
▪ the tantalizing aroma of baking bread ▪ a tantalizing glimpse into their lives
— tan·ta·liz·ing·ly also Brit tan·ta·lis·ing·ly adverb
▪ I came tantalizingly close to victory.
▪ I came tantalizingly close to victory.
