titillating

titillating

CEFR: C1-C2 /tit-il-lat-ing/ [t.ih1.t.ah0.l.ey2.t.ih0.ng]

Titillating is an adjective that describes something that is pleasantly and superficially exciting. Titillating is typically used in a sexual reference, so be careful how you use it.

Let’s take a look the way it is used:

Example Sentences:
titillating gossip
an intentionally titillating movie
Even though she knew this was all an act, it was nevertheless titillating.
Honestly, their concealed phone calls and secret texts had been more titillating than the actual acts.

Titillating comes from the word titillate which is very similar in meaning to titillating. Titillate means to interest or excite (someone) in an enjoyable and often sexual way.