tantalising

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach

- a tantalizing taste of success

Similar word(s): inviting, tantalizing

2. very pleasantly inviting

- a tantalizing aroma

Similar word(s): inviting, tantalizing, tempting

verb

1. present participle of tantalise