Tantalizingly

usgb/ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋli/
adverb

In a way that is so appealing or attractive yet out of reach.

The dessert was tantalizingly close, but he was on a diet.
Visual representation of "tantalizingly" - In a way that is so appealing or attractive yet out of reach

Often appears as...

  • tantalizingly close
  • tantalizingly simple
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Metaphorical Use

Used to describe an intense and often frustrating desire for something just out of reach.

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The internship opportunity was tantalizingly out of reach for the inexperienced student.
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Visual Imagery

Often evokes a strong visual image of the desirable object or situation that is nearly accessible.

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The keys lay tantalizingly beyond the baby's grasp.
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Emotional Trigger

Can stir emotions, suggesting both excitement for the potential to obtain and sadness for the current unattainability.

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She glanced at the prize, tantalizingly displayed behind a glass case.
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