Tingliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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tingliest
[ ˈtɪŋɡliːəst ]
sensations felt
Tingliest is a superlative form of the adjective 'tingly', which describes a slight prickling sensation often felt on the skin. This sensation can be caused by physical stimuli, such as touch or cold, or emotional stimuli, such as excitement or fear.
Synonyms
most exhilarating, most stimulating, prickliest.
Examples of usage
- The tingliest sensation ran down my spine when I heard the surprise announcement.
- After the ice-cold shower, my skin felt the tingliest it ever had.
- She felt the tingliest rush of joy when she saw her best friend after years.
Translations
Translations of the word "tingliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 picante
🇮🇳 चिकनी
🇩🇪 kribbelnd
🇮🇩 menggelitik
🇺🇦 поколюючий
🇵🇱 kłujący
🇯🇵 くすぐったい
🇫🇷 chatouiller
🇪🇸 cosquilleante
🇹🇷 gıdıklayıcı
🇰🇷 간지러운
🇸🇦 تدغدغ
🇨🇿 kousavý
🇸🇰 štipľavý
🇨🇳 刺痛的
🇸🇮 zubajoč
🇮🇸 kítandi
🇰🇿 шымшық
🇬🇪 გულღირებული
🇦🇿 titrəyən
🇲🇽 cosquilleante
Etymology
The term 'tingly' is derived from the word 'tingle', which traces back to the Middle English 'tinglen', meaning to have a slight sensation. The root of 'tingle' is believed to be associated with the Scandinavian word 'tingla', which means to make a ringing sound. As language evolved, the adjective 'tingly' was formed to describe sensations that evoke a mix of excitement and discomfort, particularly on the skin. The superlative 'tingliest' follows the standard English adjective formation rules. Over the years, such sensations have been increasingly associated with intense emotional experiences—whether joy, fear, or anticipation—making 'tingliest' a descriptive way to characterize a heightened state of sensory awareness.