Definitions for Tantalus

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Tantalus Tan·ta·lus

Spelling: [tan-tl-uh s]

IPA: /ˈtæn tl əs/

Tantalus is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 182 anagrams from letters in Tantalus (aalnsttu).

Definitions for Tantalus

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a Phrygian king who was condemned to remain in Tartarus, chin deep in water, with fruit-laden branches hanging above his head: whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water and fruit receded out of reach.
2. (lowercase) Chiefly British. a stand or rack containing visible decanters, especially of wines or liquors, secured by a lock.

Examples for Tantalus

“That would have been a Tantalus draught indeed,” he remarked.

A man in such a situation is somewhat like Tantalus reversed.

"Give me the key of the Tantalus," said Carrington promptly.

Boundary unlocked his Tantalus and took out a full decanter of whisky.

The next two forms, Tantalus and Sisyphus, have also a kinship.

Who cannot attain the latter is a Tantalus, seeking but never reaching the fruit.

Is there, in Tantalus' dim cup, The shadow of water, nought beside?

It was now to me as to Tantalus the crystal waters, never to be tasted.

But in this emergency Poseidon came to the aid of the son of Tantalus.

I shall probably have to bear the pains of Tantalus three months longer.