titillation
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8.6
- noun
- /ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/
- NSFW
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excitación
- The surprising plot twist added a sense of titillation that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- sexual titillation
- heterosexual titillation
This is just being prudent and skillful and giving a little bit of titillation rather than genuine passion.
- This is just being prudent and skillful and giving a little bit of titillation rather than genuine passion.
- So various momentary titillations which they provide to their mind and their senses may sometimes increase and enhance the problem.
Examples
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The differences are fundamental, qualitative as well as quantitative—representing not only the extent of the titillation but the nature of the underlying fantasy it communicates.
Academic text (1992) -
Entertainment promises us predictable pleasures, humour, thrills, emotional titillation and even the odd delight of being vicariously terrified.
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The dance should be more than just titillation.
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My films are more than just titillation.
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Therefore, we can conclude that it was designed thus for titillation.
Blog text (6) -
Indeed, the titillation that accompanies my exploration of female drag is the real motivation behind this paper.
Fiction book (1993) -
The only emotions this scene made me feel were mild titillation and an urge to snatch away that towel myself.
Fiction book (1991) -
Erotic titillation is without a doubt a key element in the film, but it is used purposely to both excite and instruct.
Academic text (1992) -
Glamour and titillation are our chief obsessions (which is why the cult of celebrity, which combines the two, occupies the center of our cultural space).
Academic text (2005) -
By World War I, many Catholics were no longer content to dance to Cardinal O'Connell's "little fiddle" and sought the titillation provided by dance halls springing up all over the country.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
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2.1
To give a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
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1.2
A feeling of pleasure when something makes you laugh
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3.2
A strong feeling of excitement and interest
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6.7
A strong feeling of being very interested and charmed by something
Antonyms
How Excited
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Titillation comes from the old Latin verb titillare, which means 'to tickle' and is related to the English word tickle. So titillation can also mean a small, pleasant excitement or teasing that 'tickles' your feelings or interest.