titillating

Example Sentences

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Much of the chatter never moves past a relatively small, dishy circle of political gossips because the supposed misdeeds, while titillating, can’t stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I acknowledge that chaos is titillating, and change can be exciting, and I understand the lure of joining an elite conference and what that can mean as far as prestige and visibility.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Most of the pleasure of “Nr. 10” comes in the building tension and titillating mystery of its setup, and the early moments as it begins to pull the rug out from under us.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2022

I find the flavor combination absolutely titillating — sauteed sweet bell peppers and onion, awakened with plenty of vinegar and hot pepper, perfumed with fresh thyme and grounded by a dash of allspice.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022

It was titillating to brush up against the enigma of mortality, to steal a glimpse across its forbidden frontier.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer