1. tormented or teased by the sight of something desired but out of reach
Usage: past participle used as adjective

Examples

• She felt tantalized by the delicious smell coming from the kitchen.
• The students were tantalized by glimpses of the surprise field trip destination.
• He remained tantalized by the mystery novel’s cliffhanger ending.
• The audience was tantalized by the magician’s elaborate setup.
• They were tantalized by the promise of treasure just beyond their reach.
• The tantalized children pressed their faces against the bakery window.