Titillate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Titillate ( verb )

1. To excite or stimulate (someone) pleasingly.
2. To touch or tickle lightly in order to excite pleasure.
3. To tease or provoke playfully.

Origin:

From latin titillat-, the past participle stem of titillare, from titillus ("ticklish") possibly of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The spicy food titillated her taste buds.
2. The gentle touch of the feather titillated her skin.
3. The thought of the upcoming vacation titillated her imagination.
4. The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
5. The mystery novel titillated her sense of intrigue.

(As a noun)

Titillate ( noun )

1. To excite or stimulate (someone) pleasingly.
2. To touch or tickle lightly in order to excite pleasure.
3. To tease or provoke playfully.

Origin:

From latin titillat-, the past participle stem of titillare, from titillus ("ticklish") possibly of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The spicy food titillated her taste buds.
2. The gentle touch of the feather titillated her skin.
3. The thought of the upcoming vacation titillated her imagination.
4. The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
5. The mystery novel titillated her sense of intrigue.