titillate
Meanings
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Verb
Provoke or excite (someone) sexually or emotionally.
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Verb
Stimulate or excite the senses, especially by something subtle or suggestive.
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with titillatevitalate , hibernate , animate
Variants
List of all variants of titillate that leads to same resulttitillate , titillated , titillates , titillating , titillation , titillations , titillative
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).titillated, titillates, titillating
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word tittillare, meaning to tickle or caress.
Trivia
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The term 'titillate' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.
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The word 'titillate' comes from the Latin word tittillare, which means 'to tickle'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Arousal: A state of emotional or sexual excitement.
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Sensation: The feeling or experience produced by a stimulus.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'titillate' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe the arousal of sexual or emotional desire. It has been used in various contexts, including erotica, romance novels, and poetry.
How to Memorize "titillate"
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visualize
- Imagine the sensation of being tickled or excited, or think of something subtle and suggestive that stimulates the senses.
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associate
- Associate the word with the sensation of being tickled or excited, or think of something that provokes or excites emotion or desire.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym TITS to remember the meaning of titillate: Tickle, Intimidate, Tease, Stimulate.
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