tantalizing

(verb) harass with persistent criticism or carping. Synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally, ride. Examples: "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."

(adj) arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach. Synonyms: tantalising. Example: "A tantalizing taste of success."

(adj) very pleasantly inviting. Synonyms: tantalising, tempting. Examples: "A tantalizing aroma." "A tempting repast."