Titillating

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtɪˌleɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of titillating

adjective causing mild sexual excitement or interest; suggestive

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a titillating plot that kept me on the edge of my seat.

A2 The book's titillating cover caught my attention in the bookstore.

B1 The titillating dance performance left the audience in awe.

B2 The painting's titillating imagery sparked a debate among art critics.

C1 The novel's titillating themes challenged societal norms and sparked controversy.

C2 The play's titillating dialogue pushed boundaries and left a lasting impact on the audience.

Examples of titillating in a Sentence

formal The novel contained many titillating scenes that kept readers engaged.

informal The movie had some really titillating moments that had everyone on the edge of their seats.

slang That show is so titillating, it's addicting to watch!

figurative The idea of traveling to a new country was titillating to her adventurous spirit.

Grammatical Forms of titillating

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

Origin and Evolution of titillating

First Known Use: 1627 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'titillating' is derived from the Latin word 'titillatus' which means to tickle or excite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe something that tickles or excites the senses, the word 'titillating' has evolved to also convey a sense of arousal or excitement in a more figurative or suggestive manner.