Titillate

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtəˌleɪt/

Definitions of titillate

verb to excite or arouse in a playful or teasing way

Example Sentences

A1 The movie titillated my senses with its exciting plot.

A2 The book titillated my curiosity, making me want to read more.

B1 The new TV show titillated the audience with its suspenseful twists.

B2 The art exhibition titillated my artistic side, inspiring me to create my own pieces.

C1 The novel's intricate storytelling titillated my intellect, challenging me to think deeper.

C2 The performance titillated all my senses, leaving me in awe of the talent on display.

Examples of titillate in a Sentence

formal The author's use of vivid imagery titillates the reader's imagination.

informal The movie trailer titillated my interest in seeing the film.

slang That new video game really titillates my gaming senses.

figurative The idea of traveling to exotic locations always titillates my sense of adventure.

Grammatical Forms of titillate

• past tense: titillated
• plural: titillates
• comparative: more titillating
• superlative: most titillating
• present tense: titillates
• future tense: will titillate
• perfect tense: has titillated
• continuous tense: is titillating
• singular: titillate
• positive degree: titillating
• infinitive: to titillate
• gerund: titillating
• participle: titillated

Origin and Evolution of titillate

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'titillate' originated from the Latin word 'titillare', which means to tickle or excite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe physical sensations of tickling, the word 'titillate' has evolved to also refer to stimulating or exciting someone's interest or curiosity in a figurative sense.