Definitions

1. verb

to cause a slight or moderate feeling of pleasure, amusement, or excitement

“The fireworks display was designed to titillate the audience with a mix of colors and patterns.”

2. verb

to stimulate or provoke someone into taking a particular action

“The provocative headline was meant to titillate the reader into clicking on the article.”

3. noun

the act of stimulating or provoking someone into taking a particular action

“The scandal caused a lot of titillation among the public, leading to widespread outrage.”