— titillatingly , adv. — titillation , n. — titillative , adj.
/tit"l ayt'/ , v.t., titillated, titillating .
1. to excite or arouse agreeably: to titillate the fancy.
2. to tickle; excite a tingling or itching sensation in, as by touching or stroking lightly.
[ 1610-20; titillatus, ptp. of titillare to tickle; see -ATE 1 ]
Syn. 1. rouse, tempt, tease.