Definition

In a way that excites or arouses interest or curiosity.

Example

The movie was titillatingly suspenseful, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Conversation

Did you find that book as titillatingly entertaining as I did?

Absolutely! I couldn't put it down once I started reading.

I loved how it kept me on the edge of my seat in such a titillatingly clever way.

Yes! The twists were just perfect for keeping the suspense alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Titillatingly** → It is formed from "titillate" (from Latin *titillare*, meaning to tickle) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "titillatingly" means in a manner that tickles or excites the senses, often in a pleasurable way.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'tickles' your senses ('titillate') and remember that 'titillatingly' describes doing so in a way that excites or pleases.

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