tingling 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of tinglingnext
as in needlelike

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tingling

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verb

present participle of tingle
as in jingling
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
  1. prickly
  2. caustic
  3. invigorating
  4. ringing
  5. brisk
  6. corrosive
Adjective
  • Cha-il’s prickly attitude doesn’t soften much despite the good example set by the naïve rookie auditor Han-soo (Lee Jung-ha).
    Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of prickly
Adjective
  • There are so many wonderfully caustic plotlines in this perfect 30 Rock episode.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Cher is a bracing read, peppered with caustic quips and self-effacing anecdotes, but fundamentally frank.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of caustic
Adjective
  • When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Across forms and genres, the selection brought an invigorating sense of what’s on tap from African creators in the coming years.
    Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 24 July 2024
Definition of invigorating
Verb
  • Wedding bells are ringing again for Iyanna McNeely!
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Wedding bells are ringing again for Iyanna McNeely!
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ringing
Adjective
  • Try making real hot cocoa after a brisk walk around the block, or bake a batch of cookies to share with your neighbors.
    Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Try to get around 30 minutes of moderate activity daily, such as brisk walking, and include muscle-strengthening exercises twice a week.
    Maggie Aime, MSN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • Opening the Abraham Accords to these new members would help remind the world that there are many Muslim countries who favor tolerance, peace and stability and want nothing to do with the corrosive brand of Islamism that has wrecked economies and devastated communities.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a predictable love triangle, the betrayal that explains the corrosive relationship between the lion brothers and Biblical undertones that cast and recast the roles of Adam and Eve as well as Cain and Abel.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of corrosive
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