titillate — to excite or arouse someone in a pleasurable way, especially intellectually or sexually
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to excite or arouse someone in a pleasurable way, especially intellectually or sexually
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪtɪleɪt/
Korean meaning: 자극하다, 흥미를 돋우다, 즐겁게 자극하다
Korean pronunciation: **티**틸레이트
Example Sentences
- The gossip magazine was designed to titillate rather than inform.
- The chef's mysterious new dish titillated the food critics' taste buds and curiosity.
- His professor's lectures always managed to titillate his intellectual appetite.
titillate
VERB//ˈtɪtɪleɪt//
to excite or arouse someone in a pleasurable way, especially intellectually or sexually
an enthusiastic professor shows a fascinating ancient artifact to an eager graduate student. The professor's eyes light up as he explains the mysterious symbols carved into the golden tablet. The student leans forward with growing excitement as each detail reveals more secrets. Her curiosity intensifies with every word as the artifact's significance becomes clear. Other students nearby stop their work to listen, drawn in by the compelling discussion. The professor gestures animatedly while the student takes notes with visible enthusiasm. how intellectual discovery can excite and arouse someone's mind in a deeply pleasurable way
Calculate to stimulate and titillate the mind!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'titillare' meaning 'to tickle,' derived from an imitative root that mimics a light, rapid touch or sensation.
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📝Examples
“The gossip magazine was designed to titillate rather than inform.”
“The chef's mysterious new dish titillated the food critics' taste buds and curiosity.”
“His professor's lectures always managed to titillate his intellectual appetite.”
“The preview trailer was carefully crafted to titillate moviegoers without revealing too much.”
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