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Palpitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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palpitating

 

[ ˈpæl.pɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical sensation

Palpitating refers to a rapid or strong heartbeat that may be perceived as an uncomfortable or alarming sensation. It is often associated with emotions like excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.

Synonyms

fluttering, pounding, throbbing

Examples of usage

  • She felt a palpitating heart as she walked on stage.
  • His palpitating pulse was a clear sign of his anxiety.
  • After the workout, I noticed my heart was palpitating.
  • The thought of the surprise made her heart start palpitating.

Translations

Translations of the word "palpitating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 palpitante

🇮🇳 धड़कता हुआ

🇩🇪 palpitierend

🇮🇩 berdebar

🇺🇦 пульсуючий

🇵🇱 pulsujący

🇯🇵 脈打っている

🇫🇷 palpitant

🇪🇸 palpitante

🇹🇷 çarpıntılı

🇰🇷 두근거리는

🇸🇦 خافق

🇨🇿 bušící

🇸🇰 búšiaci

🇨🇳 心跳的

🇸🇮 palpitirajoč

🇮🇸 sláandi

🇰🇿 соққан

🇬🇪 ცემური

🇦🇿 ürpənsiz

🇲🇽 palpitante

Etymology

The word 'palpitating' comes from the Latin word 'palpitare', meaning 'to throb' or 'to flutter'. It is derived from the verb 'palpare', meaning 'to touch or stroke', which reflects the physical sensation associated with a rapid heartbeat. The term began to be used in English in the 17th century and has since evolved to describe not just the physical act of the heart beating, but also metaphorically to describe feelings of nervousness or strong emotion. It has notable medical connotations as well, often used in discussions about heart health and arrhythmias.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,677 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.