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adj

tingling

Tingling (adj) means producing a prickling or stinging sensation. Example: “A tingling numbness spread through her foot.”

adj
1
Producing a prickling or stinging sensation.
"A tingling numbness spread through her foot."
noun
1
A prickling sensation, similar to pins and needles.
"The tingling in his arm gradually faded."

How to use tingling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe prickling feeling associated with numbness, cold, or nervous excitement.

Common pairings
tingling sensation tingling numbness

Word forms

more tingling comparative, tinglings plural, most tingling superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tingling” mean?

The word “tingling” means producing a prickling or stinging sensation. In plain terms, the prickling feeling associated with numbness, cold, or nervous excitement.

How do you use “tingling” in a sentence?

Here is “tingling” used in a sentence: “A tingling numbness spread through her foot.”

What part of speech is “tingling”?

Depending on how it is used, “tingling” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “tingling” have?

“Tingling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: producing a prickling or stinging sensation.

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