tingle

/ˈtɪŋɡəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to feel a slight, pleasant, often unaccountable sensation of excitement or anticipation, especially in the skin, often accompanied by a slight physical sensation, such as pins and needles.

“She felt a thrill tingle through her body as she waited for the concert to begin.”

2. noun

a slight, pleasant, often unaccountable sensation of excitement or anticipation, especially in the skin, often accompanied by a slight physical sensation.

“A tingle ran down her arm as she touched the rough stone.”

3. verb

to have or produce a slight, unpleasant, or annoying sensation.

“The cold wind began to tingle his nose.”

4. noun

a sensation of something that is not quite there, but is perceived as an actual sensation.

“There’s a tingle in the air that suggests something is about to happen.”

Synonyms

  • prickle
  • thrill
  • ting

Antonyms

  • insensate
  • numb