titillation

[ tit-l-ey-shuhn ]

/ ˌtɪt lˈeɪ ʃən /

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the act of pleasantly exciting or arousing the senses, emotions, or imagination, often in a sexually suggestive way: We strongly condemn journalists who rely on sensationalism and titillation to sell newspapers.Elevating the soul through masterful titillation of the senses is what real cooking is all about.

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Origin of titillation

First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin titillātiōn-, stem of titillātiō, equivalent to tītillāt(us) + -iō -ion; see titillate

Words nearby titillation

Titian, Titian red, Titicaca, titillate, titillating, titillation, titipounamu, titivate, titlark, title, title card

How to use titillation in a sentence

When he shaved his signature mustache in 2001 — “on a whim,” he said — his viewership erupted in titillation.
Alex Trebek, quintessential quizmaster as ‘Jeopardy!’ host for three decades, dies at 80|Emily Langer|November 8, 2020|Washington Post
But the genius of George Carlin comes when you get past the titillation and shock value.
Why George Carlin Deserves His Own Street|Kevin Bartini|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But still gay sex scenes, always one-offs, provoked titillation and comment.
The Political Power of Michael Sam’s Liplock With His Lover|Tim Teeman|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You can experience the titillation of finishing something more than once every three to four years.
How I Write: Jonathan Lethem|Noah Charney|September 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

But if viewers can enjoy the music and fashion without the extra titillation, it would be a start.
CBS Is Right to Ban the Boobs With Grammy Awards ‘Wardrobe Advisory’|Lauren Ashburn|February 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In Live Nude Girl, the theme shows up as the place where the titillation of nudity meets high art.
Live Nude Girl Bares All|Lizzie Stark|February 20, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Persistent titillation of competition may be pleasant for a time, but its final results may be injurious.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations|William Z. Ripley
Throughout the ride there was a ludicrous titillation of insecurity; but it was greatest at the start and at the finish.
A Midsummer Drive Through The Pyrenees|Edwin Asa Dix
He felt, as it were, the titillation of forming fat which spread slowly all over his body.
The Fat and the Thin|Emile Zola
Such frequent titillation of delicate nervous mechanisms plays sad havoc with general nervous control.
Religion And Health|James J. Walsh
Scaliger proposed to class titillation as a sixth, or separate, sense.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

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