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tantalize vs jolly

jolly vs tantalize

tantalize is not a noun while jolly is a noun.

tantalize is not an adjective while jolly is an adjective.

tantalize and jolly both are verbs.

tantalize is not an adverb while jolly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tantalize No No Yes No
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, jolly is a hyponym of tantalize; that is, jolly is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tantalize:
  • tantalize: harass with persistent criticism or carping
  • jolly: be silly or tease one another
Other hyponyms of tantalize include barrack, flout, gibe, jeer, scoff, banter, chaff, josh, kid.
tantalize (noun) jolly (noun)
a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
a happy party
tantalize (adjective) jolly (adjective)
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
tantalize (verb) jolly (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping be silly or tease one another
tantalize (adverb) jolly (adverb)
to certain extent or degree
Difference between tantalize and jolly

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