Tantalus

/ˈtæntələs/

Synonyms for "tantalus" (8 found)

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Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
baitelusive prize

Strong matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
legendary monarchlydian king

Related words (4)

Noun(4 words)
mythic kingmythical figureteasertemptation

Related word relations

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metaphormythological being

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1 entries
king of Lydia

Collocations

6 entries
Lydian kingTantalus mythTantalus punishmenteternal hungereternal thirstmythical figure

Inflections

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Derivations

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Sample sentences

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Tantalus, in spite of his thirst, stopped for a moment his efforts for water, Ixion's wheel stood still, the vulture ceased to tear the giant's liver, the daughters of Danaus rested from their task of drawing water in a sieve, and Sisyphus sat on his rock to listen.

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Yes, there was a tantalus containing brandy and whisky on the sea-chest.

Source: wiktionary

“A small boy, sir. Said I was to be sure and see you got it most particular.” He unlocked a cupboard near the window and produced a tantalus. “Whisky, sir, or cocktail?”

Source: wiktionary

And stockrooms heavy with the Tantalus on which the family fortune has been made

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