What is the meaning of tantalizing?

verb

• Harass with persistent criticism or carping.
  • usage: "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
  • synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride

adjective

• Arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach.
  • usage: "a tantalizing taste of success"
  • synonyms: tantalising
• Very pleasantly inviting.
  • usage: "a tantalizing aroma"; "a tempting repast"
  • synonyms: tantalising, tempting