titillating

adjective

tit·​il·​lat·​ing ˈti-tə-ˌlā-tiŋ How to pronounce titillating (audio)
Synonyms of titillatingnext
: pleasantly stimulating or exciting
titillating reading
also : erotic
titillatingly adverb

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This usually led to a titillating piece of gossip in return. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 But, according to Delevingne, the situation going on behind the scenes with the trio of actors was far more titillating. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 The titillating moment got an audible reaction from women in our theater audience. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 The following two days at Sand Rivers yielded more titillating surprises in the vast Nyerere wilderness. — Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for titillating

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1714, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of titillating was circa 1714

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“Titillating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/titillating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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