Teasing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Arousing sexual desire without intending to satisfy it; "her lazy teasing smile".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her flirtatious behavior was just a teasing way to get attention from the guys at the party.
- The model's teasing pose on the magazine cover sparked a lot of controversy among readers.
- The singer's teasing lyrics and sultry voice made her songs a hit among young adults.
- The actress's teasing performance in the movie left audiences wanting more.
- The photographer's use of teasing angles and lighting added a sensual tone to the entire shoot.
Meaning 2
Playfully vexing (especially by ridicule); "his face wore a somewhat quizzical almost impertinent air"- Lawrence Durrell.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her teasing smile hinted that she knew a secret I didn't.
- The comedian's teasing jokes about the politician's hairstyle had the audience in stitches.
- With a teasing glint in her eye, she playfully pulled his hair.
- His teasing remarks about my cooking skills were starting to get on my nerves.
- The teasing tone in her voice made me wonder if she was serious or just joking.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong".
Classification
All adjective clusters.