titillation

• Nom désignant un état de légère excitation ou d'agitation, souvent ludique ou sensuelle, ou l'action de provoquer cette sensation, par exemple par le chatouillement ou le badinage.

A noun referring to a state of mild, often playful excitement or arousal, or the act of causing such a sensation, such as through teasing or tickling.

indénombrable

1. Exciting or teasing sensationC1formal

   A pleasant feeling of excitement or arousal, often from teasing or playful stimulation.

   Excitation ou sensation provocante

   • The film offered little more than mild titillation for the audience.
   • The gossip column provided a sense of titillation for its readers.
   • The comedian's jokes were met with a mix of laughter and titillation.

   Synonymesarousalexcitementfrissonprovocationstimulationthrilltickletingle

2. Agreeable arousalC1formal

   A state of being pleasantly stimulated or excited, often in a subtle or suggestive way.

   Excitation agréable

   • The novel's romantic scenes were full of gentle titillation.
   • The art exhibit aimed for intellectual titillation rather than shock value.
   • The music created a mood of subtle titillation.

   Synonymesallurearousaldelightenticementexcitementfrissonpleasurestimulationthrill

3. C2formal

   The physical act of tickling, causing a tingling or light, playful sensation.

   Action de chatouiller

   • The child giggled at the titillation of the feather.
   • The doctor's examination involved a slight titillation of the skin.
   • The sensation of titillation can be both pleasant and irritating.

   Synonymestickletickling