What does tantalising mean?
Tantalising means present participle and gerund of tantalise.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of tantalise.
The first Grand Slam showpiece between the two dominant players on the ATP Tour had been a tantalising prospect - and it surpassed the hype.
Use tantalising when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Tantalising means present participle and gerund of tantalise.
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The first Grand Slam showpiece between the two dominant players on the ATP Tour had been a tantalising prospect - and it surpassed the hype.
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