Throbbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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throbbing
[ หฮธrษbษชล ]
feeling
Pulsating with a strong, regular rhythm; beating or pounding.
Synonyms
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throbbing |
Used to describe a strong, regular beat or pulse, especially when it causes discomfort or pain. Commonly refers to sensations in the body like a headache or an injured part.
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pulsating |
Describes a rhythmic, throbbing movement or sound, often used in a more neutral or even positive context, such as describing music, lights, or energy.
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pounding |
Describes a heavy, intense beating or striking action. Can refer to a sensation like a headache, or to loud, repetitive sounds. May have a slightly more intense or violent connotation.
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beating |
Often used to describe the regular, rhythmic contractions of the heart. It can also refer to the sound or action of something hitting repeatedly.
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Examples of usage
- I could feel the throbbing pain in my head.
- Her throbbing heart raced with excitement.
action
To beat with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate.
Examples of usage
- The music made my heart throb.
- His head throbbed with pain.
Translations
Translations of the word "throbbing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pulsante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคกเคผเคเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช pochend
๐ฎ๐ฉ berdenyut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะปัััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pulsujฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆใค (ใฟใใใใค)
๐ซ๐ท pulsant
๐ช๐ธ palpitante
๐น๐ท zonklayan
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๋์น๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจุถ
๐จ๐ฟ pulsujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pulzujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅจ็ (bรณdรฒng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ utripajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ pรบlsandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะดัััาัะฐะน ัะพาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแคแแแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษbz vuran
๐ฒ๐ฝ palpitante
Etymology
The word 'throbbing' originated from the Old English word 'throbettan', meaning to beat, pulsate. It has been used since the 12th century to describe the sensation of pulsating or beating with a strong, regular rhythm.
See also: throb.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,836, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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