titillation

noun

tit·​il·​la·​tion ˌtitᵊlˈāshən 

-itᵊl-

plural -s

1

: the action of titillating or the state of being titillated

especially : a pleasurable excitement or stimulation (as of the mind or senses)

2

: a sensation of being titillated : a transient reaction from or as if from being tickled : a slight thrill especially of pleasure

Word History

Etymology

Middle English titillacione, from Latin titillation-, titillatio, from titillatus (past participle of titillare to titillate) + -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for titillation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation