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- [tit-l-ey-ting]
- /ˈtɪt lˌeɪ tɪŋ/
- /ˈtɪt.ɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tit-l-ey-ting]
- /ˈtɪt lˌeɪ tɪŋ/
Definitions of titillating word
- adjective titillating arousing or exciting in an agreeable, often sexual way: titillating gossip. 1
- verb with object titillating to excite or arouse agreeably: to titillate the fancy. Synonyms: rouse, tempt, tease. 1
- verb with object titillating to tickle; excite a tingling or itching sensation in, as by touching or stroking lightly. 1
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Origin of titillating
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin tītillātus, past participle of tītillāre to tickle; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Titillating
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titillating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
titillating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for titillating
adj titillating
- adrenalizing — to stir to action; excite: The promise of victory adrenalized the team.
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- delish — delicious
- infatuating — to inspire or possess with a foolish or unreasoning passion, as of love.
- kissable — inviting kissing through being lovable or physically attractive.
adjective titillating
adverb titillating
- interestingly — engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: an interesting book.
- intriguingly — to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work.
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