tantalized

tan·ta·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/
- /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tan-tl-ahyz]
- /ˈtæn tlˌaɪz/

Definition of tantalized word

verb with object tantalized to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed. 1

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Origin of tantalized

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600; Tantal(us) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Tantalized

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tantalized popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for tantalized

adj tantalized

fascinated — to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall: a vivacity that fascinated the audience.
gone on — past participle of go1 .

verb tantalized

dangled — Simple past tense and past participle of dangle.
dunned — to make repeated and insistent demands upon, especially for the payment of a debt.
jived — swing music or early jazz.
mousetrapped — Simple past tense and past participle of mousetrap.

adjective tantalized

enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

All 7 Synonyms of tantalized