titillate

[ tit-l-eyt ]

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verb (used with object),tit·il·lat·ed, tit·il·lat·ing.

to excite or arouse agreeably, often in a sexually suggestive way: She knows how to titillate the senses and enthrall the mind of her readers with her excellent storytelling.
to tickle; excite a tingling or itching sensation in, as by touching or stroking lightly.

Origin of titillate

First recorded in 1610–20; from Latin tītillātus, past participle of tītillāre “to tickle”; see -ate¹

Other words for titillate

1	rouse, tempt

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Other words from titillate

tit·il·la·tion, noun
tit·il·la·tive, adjective
un·tit·il·lat·ed, adjective
un·tit·il·lat·ing, adjective

Words that may be confused with titillate

1. tantalizing, titillating
2. titillate , titivate

Words Nearby titillate

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How to use titillate in a sentence

However, it also titillated and delighted countless fans upon its release and in the 40 years since.
Camp classic ‘Mommie Dearest’ turns 40 | Gregg Shapiro | October 14, 2021 | Washington Blade
At best, the nightly handoffs between Fox News primetime hosts Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham are generally awkward one-minute affairs where the two stars attempt to exchange “comedic” banter to titillate their MAGA viewership.
Laura Ingraham Teases an Awkward Sean Hannity for Wearing So Much Makeup | Justin Baragona | September 30, 2021 | The Daily Beast
Longstanding rumors of a theme park dedicated entirely to Disney villains have kept fans titillated for years — and though it’s apparently nothing more than an internet myth, it’s a telling sign of how popular Disney villains really are.
Why it’s so satisfying to root for Disney villains | Aja Romano | May 28, 2021 | Vox
Isolated lesbians learned that there were other women like them via books whose covers aimed to titillate heterosexual men.
How Pulp Fiction Saved Literature | Wendy Smith | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
This gave me a good opportunity to titillate both sides of his neck, and he sprang round again.
Mass' George | George Manville Fenn

Out of the dense formations of endless fast food chains, Simon's novelties were to titillate the jaded restaurant goer.
The Land of Look Behind | Paul Cameron Brown
I don't care for books that only titillate one's imagination.
Mount Royal, Volume 2 of 3 | Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Whether or no the involutions of the "Golden Bowl" will titillate his arcane sensibilities.
Instigations | Ezra Pound
She has spent hours in the hot kitchen trying to concoct some dainty that may titillate that sickly palate.
Doctor Cupid | Rhoda Broughton

British Dictionary definitions for titillate

titillate

/ (ˈtɪtɪˌleɪt) /

verb(tr)

to arouse, tease, interest, or excite pleasurably and often superficially
to cause a tickling or tingling sensation in, esp by touching

Origin of titillate

C17: from Latin tītillāre

Derived forms of titillate

titillating, adjective
titillatingly, adverb
titillation, noun
titillative, adjective

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