titillating

[ tit-l-ey-ting ]

adjective

1. arousing or exciting in an agreeable, often sexual way:

   titillating gossip.

Other Words From

• titil·lating·ly adverb
• un·titil·lating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of titillating¹

First recorded in 1670–80; titillat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

They have flooded social media, shocking and titillating people in the small central African country and beyond.

From BBC

The odds of capturing any titillating tidbits were not in my favor, but when I took a closer look at her my hopes rose.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re not titillating just to be titillating, even though we hope they are sexy. There’s so much about female pleasure and positive sexual experiences, and we don’t get enough of that onscreen.”

From Los Angeles Times

So I was braced for callous reactions to her time on the witness stand, where the adult film actress described an encounter with Trump far more harrowing than titillating.

From Salon

"It excludes men, and I would be lying if I were to say I didn't find it titillating," she told the hearing, according to The Mercury.

From BBC

Related Words

• absorbing
• alluring
• amiable
• appealing
• attractive
• charismatic
• cute
• delightful
• elegant
• engaging
• engrossing
• fascinating
• glamorous
• graceful
• inviting
• likable
• lovable
• lovely
• pleasant
• provocative