adj
tingly
TIHNGG-lee
Tingly (adj) means producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation. Example: “Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal.”
adj
1
Producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation.
"Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal."
How to use tingly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for something that causes or produces tingling.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- tinglier
- Superlative
- tingliest
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Her lips felt _____ after the spicy meal.
Etymology
Formed from tingle + -y.
Rhymes for tingly
kingly
lovingly
amazingly
willingly
seemingly
mockingly
knowingly
alarmingly
annoyingly
strikingly
shockingly
stunningly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tingly” mean?
The word “tingly” means producing or experiencing a mild prickling sensation. In plain terms, a casual word for something that causes or produces tingling.
How do you pronounce “tingly”?
“Tingly” is pronounced TIHNGG-lee (/ˈtɪŋɡli/ in IPA).
How do you use “tingly” in a sentence?
Here is “tingly” used in a sentence: “Her lips felt tingly after the spicy meal.”
What part of speech is “tingly”?
“Tingly” is an adjective.
