Tingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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tingly
[ ˈtɪŋɡli ]
feeling
causing a prickling or stinging sensation on the skin
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cold wind made her skin feel tingly.
- The massage was so relaxing that it left her feeling tingly all over.
emotional
causing a sensation of excitement or anticipation
Synonyms
electrifying, exciting, thrilling
Examples of usage
- The news of her promotion made her feel tingly with excitement.
- The tingly feeling in the air signaled that something special was about to happen.
Translations
Translations of the word "tingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 formigamento
🇮🇳 झनझनाहट
🇩🇪 kribbelnd
🇮🇩 kesemutan
🇺🇦 поколювання
🇵🇱 mrowienie
🇯🇵 チクチクする (chikuchiku suru)
🇫🇷 picotement
🇪🇸 hormigueo
🇹🇷 karıncalanma
🇰🇷 따끔따끔한 (ttakkeum ttakkeumhan)
🇸🇦 وخز
🇨🇿 mravenčení
🇸🇰 mravčenie
🇨🇳 刺痛 (cìtòng)
🇸🇮 mravljinčenje
🇮🇸 kláði
🇰🇿 шыбыр
🇬🇪 ჩხვლეტა (ch'k'vleta)
🇦🇿 qarıncalanma
🇲🇽 hormigueo
Word origin
The word 'tingly' is derived from the verb 'tingle', which dates back to the 14th century. The root of 'tingle' is believed to be of Scandinavian origin, possibly related to the Swedish word 'tingla', meaning to jingle or tinkle. Over time, 'tingly' evolved to describe the sensation of prickling or stinging on the skin, as well as the emotional excitement or anticipation that can cause a similar feeling. The use of 'tingly' in both physical and emotional contexts has made it a versatile and popular word in modern English.