tantalizingly
gb/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli/ us/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli/
C1
Inglês
csábítóan, sejtelmesen, hajszálnyira, karnyújtásnyira
C1
1
csábítóan
B2
sejtelmesen
B2
Padrão de uso:
tantalizingly + [adjective/adverb] | [something] smells/looks/sounds tantalizingly + [adjective]
The smell of grilled garlic drifted tantalizingly through the open window.
A sült fokhagyma illata csábítóan szűrődött be a nyitott ablakon.
She spoke tantalizingly about a new project, revealing just enough to spark curiosity.
Sejtelmesen beszélt egy új projektről, épp annyit árulva el, hogy felkeltse a kíváncsiságot.
The menu described the dessert so tantalizingly that we ordered it immediately.
Exemplos para estudantes
The cake smelled tantalizingly sweet.
A tortának csábítóan édes illata volt.
He gave a tantalizingly short hint about the surprise.
Csak egy rövid, sejtelmes utalást tett a meglepetésre.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with "tenderly" or "tangibly"; it is about tempting or teasing, not gentleness or something you can touch.
Significado
in a teasing, tempting way
Colocações
tantalizingly close
|tantalizingly near
|tantalizingly vague
|tantalizingly brief
|tantalizingly incomplete
|tantalizingly delicious
|tantalizingly aromatic
|tantalizingly suggestive
|tantalizingly slow
|tantalizingly withheld
Sinônimos
temptingly (More general; often used for food or offers.)
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teasingly (Emphasizes playful withholding or provocation.)
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alluringly (Suggests charm and attraction, often romantic or glamorous.)
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enticingly (Highlights drawing someone in or encouraging them to try something.)
Antônimos
unappealingly (Suggests something is not attractive or desirable.)
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off-puttingly (Emphasizes that it discourages interest.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|food_and_drink
|desire
Definição
In a way that makes you really want something, but you cannot have it yet.
In a way that strongly attracts or excites interest or desire, often by offering only a small taste or hint of something.
C1
2
hajszálnyira
B2
Padrão de uso:
tantalizingly close/near (to) [something] | tantalizingly within reach | tantalizingly short of [something]
The team came tantalizingly close to winning the championship.
A csapat hajszálnyira volt attól, hogy megnyerje a bajnokságot.
The answer seemed tantalizingly within reach, but we couldn’t quite prove it.
A megoldás szinte már karnyújtásnyira volt, de nem tudtuk teljesen bebizonyítani.
She finished tantalizingly short of the qualifying time.
Exemplos para estudantes
We were tantalizingly close to winning.
Hajszálnyira voltunk a győzelemtől.
The prize felt tantalizingly near.
A díj szinte karnyújtásnyira volt.
Erro comum:
Typically used with words like "close," "near," or "within reach"; it can sound odd with situations that are not about nearness or near success.
Significado
very nearly, but not quite
Colocações
tantalizingly close
|tantalizingly near
|tantalizingly within reach
|tantalizingly short of
|tantalizingly close to victory
|tantalizingly close to a deal
|tantalizingly close to the answer
|tantalizingly close to completion
|tantalizingly close to a record
|tantalizingly near the finish line
Sinônimos
almost (Neutral and common; lacks the emotional sense of frustration/excitement.)
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nearly (Similar to "almost"; slightly more formal in some contexts.)
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agonizingly (Stronger; emphasizes pain or intense frustration.)
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frustratingly (Directly highlights annoyance at not reaching the goal.)
Antônimos
nowhere near (Emphasizes being far from achieving or reaching something.)
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distantly (Indicates being far away from a target or outcome.)
Temas
emotions
|success
|competition
Definição
Almost happening or almost reached, but not yet.
So close to being achieved, reached, or known that it feels frustrating or exciting.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
tantalizingly
AFI
GB/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli/
US/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tan - tal - iz - ingly (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (tan)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tantalizingly
- Plural: tantalizinglies
Expressões
tantalizingly close (to [something])
1/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli klˈoʊs tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
almost succeeding or reaching something
Almost done or almost successful, but not yet.
Exemplos
- Negotiators said they were tantalizingly close to an agreement.
- The runners were tantalizingly close to the finish line when the rain started.
Exemplos para estudantes
- We are tantalizingly close to a deal.
- She was tantalizingly close to winning.
tantalizingly out of reach
1/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli ˈaʊt əv ɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
desired but not attainable yet
You really want it, but you still cannot get it.
Exemplos
- For years, home ownership felt tantalizingly out of reach for many young families.
- The last cookie sat tantalizingly out of reach on the top shelf.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The goal is tantalizingly out of reach.
- The toy was tantalizingly out of reach.
tantalizingly vague
1/tˈæntəlˌaɪzɪŋli vˈeɪɡ/
fixed phrase
intriguingly unclear details
Not clear, but interesting and making you want to know more.
Exemplos
- The announcement was tantalizingly vague about the release date.
- He was tantalizingly vague about what he had planned for the weekend.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The ad was tantalizingly vague.
- She stayed tantalizingly vague about the news.