Definitions

1. verb

to excite or arouse the interest or desire of someone, typically in a subtle or indirect way

“The scandal was designed to titillate the public and sell more newspapers.”

2. verb

to cause a feeling of pleasant excitement or anticipation

“The movie’s trailer was meant to titillate the audience and make them want to see the film.”

3. noun

an act or instance of exciting or arousing someone’s interest or desire

“The titillation caused by the gossip spread quickly throughout the office.”