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- [tit-l-eyt]
- /ˈtɪt lˌeɪt/
- /ˌtɪ.tɪ.ˈleɪʃ.n̩/
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- [tit-l-eyt]
- /ˈtɪt lˌeɪt/
Definitions of titillation word
- verb with object titillation to excite or arouse agreeably: to titillate the fancy. Synonyms: rouse, tempt, tease. 1
- verb with object titillation to tickle; excite a tingling or itching sensation in, as by touching or stroking lightly. 1
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Origin of titillation
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin tītillātus, past participle of tītillāre to tickle; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Titillation
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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titillation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
titillation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for titillation
noun titillation
- arousal — Arousal is the state of being sexually excited.
- feeling — a quality of an object that is perceived by feeling or touching: the soft feel of cotton.
- gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.
- innervation — the act of innervating; state of being innervated.
- invigoration — to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
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