tingly
word
Definition
Feeling a light, prickling or buzzing sensation in the skin, often like tiny pins and needles. Can be caused by excitement, nerves, or mild numbness.
Usage & Nuances
Used for physical sensations ('a tingly feeling in my foot') or emotional excitement ('a tingly feeling of joy'). Not usually severe — stronger sensations use 'numb' or 'prickly'. Common with 'feeling', 'sensation', 'skin', and body parts.
Spanish: hormigueante - sensación de cosquilleoPortuguese (BR): formigamento - sensação de formigamentoPortuguese (PT): formigueiro - sensação de formigueiroChinese (Simplified): 发麻的 - 麻麻的Chinese (Traditional): 發麻的 - 麻麻的Hindi: झुनझुनी जैसा - झनझनाहटArabic: إحساس بالوخز - شعور تنميل
Example Sentences
My fingers feel tingly after being in the cold.
basic
I get a tingly feeling in my feet when they fall asleep.
basic
She noticed a tingly sensation on her scalp.
basic
That movie gave me a tingly feeling all over my body.
natural
His kiss left me with a tingly excitement.
natural
Sometimes coffee makes my hands feel a bit tingly.
natural