Tingling: meaning, definitions and examples
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tingling
[ หtษชลษกษlษชล ]
feeling
To experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation, often due to cold, a sharp blow, or strong emotion.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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tingling |
This word is typically used to describe a gentle, often pleasant, sensation of slight prickles and itches. It can be used when describing a physical sensation on the skin or a feeling of excitement.
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prickle |
Used to describe a sensation that feels like small, sharp points pressing into the skin. It is often felt on a small area of the body and can be associated with discomfort.
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sting |
Often used to describe a sharp, sudden pain caused by something like an insect bite or a sharp object. It can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional pain.
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smart |
This word describes a sharp, stinging pain. It's commonly experienced with small wounds like cuts or burns and is associated with immediate, sharp discomfort.
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Examples of usage
- The cold wind made her skin tingle.
- I felt a tingling sensation in my fingers after hitting my funny bone.
sensation
A slight prickling or stinging sensation.
Synonyms
prickling, stinging, tickling.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tingling |
Repeated entry; same as the first entry.
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prickling |
Describes a sensation similar to multiple small pinpricks. It can indicate a mild to moderate irritation or the onset of a more severe condition.
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stinging |
Used to describe a sharp, burning type of pain. Often associated with insect bites, minor cuts, or exposure to irritating substances. This word tends to have a stronger and more negative connotation.
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tickling |
Refers to a light, often pleasant sensation that makes one want to laugh or squirm. Commonly caused by light touches or gentle movements.
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Examples of usage
- She experienced a tingling in her toes after sitting for too long.
- The tingling in his arm indicated poor circulation.
Translations
Translations of the word "tingling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น formigamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคเฅเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Kribbeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ kesemutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบะพะปัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ mrowienie
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใใกใใใ
๐ซ๐ท picotement
๐ช๐ธ hormigueo
๐น๐ท karฤฑncalanma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ brnฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ mravฤenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ mravljinฤenje
๐ฎ๐ธ doรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฎแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qฤฑcฤฑqlanma
๐ฒ๐ฝ hormigueo
Etymology
The word 'tingling' originates from the Old English word 'tynge', meaning 'to cause to tingle'. The sensation of tingling has been a part of human experience for centuries, often associated with various physical and emotional stimuli. The word has evolved over time to describe the prickling or stinging feeling we commonly associate with tingling today.
See also: tingle.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,166, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18163 affix
- 18164 metamorphosed
- 18165 rostrum
- 18166 tingling
- 18167 unjustifiable
- 18168 flop
- 18169 frieze
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