Definition

A feeling of excitement or pleasure, often related to a light or teasing stimulation.

Example

The movie was filled with moments of titillation that kept the audience engaged.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it has a lot of titillation in it.

I wonder if it's actually good or just hype.

Probably a mix of both, but a little titillation can make it more fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Titillation is formed from "titillare" (meaning to tickle) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word describes the action or process of stimulating or exciting, often in a playful or teasing manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tickle' ('titillare') to remember that 'titillation' refers to the action of stimulating or exciting in a playful way.

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