Throbbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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throbbed
[ θrɑbd ]
physical sensation
Throbbed refers to a strong, regular beat or pulsing sensation typically associated with pain or discomfort. It is often used to describe the intense feeling that can occur in headaches or other injuries. This pulsating feeling can be rhythmic and is usually quite noticeable, often leading to a heightened awareness of the affected area. People may use the term to express both physical and emotional sensations, portraying a deep or overwhelming feeling that 'throbs' within them.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My head throbbed after a long day at work.
- The injury throbbed constantly, making it difficult to concentrate.
- Her heart throbbed with excitement as she entered the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "throbbed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pulsou
- latejou
- palpitou
🇮🇳 धड़कना
- धड़कन
- धड़कती
🇩🇪 pochen
- pulsieren
- klopfen
🇮🇩 berdenyut
- bergetar
- berdebar
🇺🇦 пульсувати
- битися
- пульсація
🇵🇱 pulsować
- bić
- tętnić
🇯🇵 脈打った
- ときめく
- 鼓動する
🇫🇷 pulsé
- battre
- palpiter
🇪🇸 palpitar
- latir
- retumbar
🇹🇷 atış yapmak
- çarpmak
- nabız atmak
🇰🇷 뛰다
- 고동치다
- 맥박이 뛰다
🇸🇦 نبض
- خفقان
- ضرب
🇨🇿 třást se
- pulzovat
- bušit
🇸🇰 pulzovať
- biť
- tĺcť
🇨🇳 跳动
- 脉动
- 跳动
🇸🇮 utripa
- bije
- pulzirati
🇮🇸 slá
- þyrlast
- pulsa
🇰🇿 соғу
- пульсация
- дүрсілдеу
🇬🇪 ცემს
- მიკვირს
- ქოლვა
🇦🇿 vurulmaq
- döyünmək
- atış
🇲🇽 latir
- pulsar
- retumbar
Etymology
The word 'throb' originates from Middle English 'throbbyn', which is likely derived from the Old English 'throfian' meaning to 'beat' or 'thump'. Its roots connect to various Germanic languages, including Old High German 'troben' meaning 'to throb'. The term has evolved over time, and its use has expanded beyond physical sensations to also encompass emotional experiences, resonating with the idea of something strong and continuous, like a heartbeat. Throbbed is the past tense of throb, indicating that the action has been completed in the past, but its implications often evoke ongoing feelings even after the physical sensation has subsided.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,407, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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