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/
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
The comedian's cheeky punchline titillates the crowd into wild laughter.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'titillare' meaning 'to tickle,' derived from an imitative root that mimics a light, rapid touch or sensation.
Breakdown
titill- (tickle, from Latin titillare) + -ate (verb suffix) = titillate
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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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