1. having a quality that arouses or excites desire or interest but remains just out of reach; teasingly attractive

Examples

• The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
• She caught only tantalizing glimpses of the celebrity through the crowd.
• The movie trailer offered tantalizing hints about the plot.
• The tantalizing possibility of promotion kept him working late.
• A tantalizing breeze provided brief relief from the heat.
• The restaurant’s tantalizing menu made it hard to choose.
• He gave only tantalizing details about his secret project.