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Meaning of tantalism
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tantalism (n.)
A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.
tantalism Sentence Examples
- The tantalism of the forbidden fruit tormented the ascetic monk.
- The taste of the elusive prize was a cruel tantalism, driving him to desperation.
- The shimmering mirage on the horizon tantalized the lost travelers with the promise of water.
- The tantalism of love's unattainability consumed her soul, leaving a trail of broken dreams.
- The glimmering treasure, just out of reach, tantalized the greedy hunter with its elusive charm.
- The tantalism of knowledge hung like a specter over the scholar's mind, beckoning him to unlock its secrets.
- The tantalism of power corrupted the once-noble statesman, leading him down a path of tyranny.
- The tantalism of revenge gnawed at her heart, fueling an obsessive desire for retribution.
- The tantalism of wealth blinded the businessman to the moral consequences of his pursuit.
- The tantalism of the perfect ideal haunted the artist, driving him to strive endlessly for the unattainable.
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A punishment like that of Tantalus; a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable; tantalization.
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The tantalism of the forbidden fruit tormented the ascetic monk.
The taste of the elusive prize was a cruel tantalism, driving him to desperation.
The shimmering mirage on the horizon tantalized the lost travelers with the promise of water.
The tantalism of love's unattainability consumed her soul, leaving a trail of broken dreams.
