throbbing
word · lemma: throb
Definition
Describes a strong, regular beating or pulsing feeling, often used for pain or sensations like a heartbeat.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe pain ("throbbing headache"), physical sensations ("throbbing music"), or injuries. Implies a rhythmic, pulsing effect, like a heartbeat. More intense than "aching." Rarely used outside sensory contexts.
Spanish: palpitante - pulsantePortuguese (BR): latejante - pulsantePortuguese (PT): latejante - pulsanteChinese (Simplified): 跳动的 - 悸动的Chinese (Traditional): 跳動的 - 悸動的Hindi: धड़कता हुआ - धुकधुकाताArabic: ينبض - نابضBengali: থরথরানো - স্পন্দিতRussian: пульсирующийJapanese: ズキズキする - 鼓動するようなVietnamese: đập thình thịch - đau nhói theo nhịpKorean: 욱신거리는 - 두근거리는Turkish: zonklayan - atımlıUrdu: دھڑکنے والا - دھمکنے والاIndonesian: berdenyut - bergetar (irama)
Example Sentences
I have a throbbing pain in my arm.
basic
She woke up with a throbbing headache.
basic
His finger was throbbing after he hit it.
basic
The music was so loud, I could feel the throbbing in my chest.
natural
I sat quietly, listening to the throbbing of my heartbeat after running.
natural
The cut on his knee was red and throbbing all night.
natural