Synonyms for throbbing
- adjective
- noun
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Adjective
Noun
Definitions
- adj. 1
Beating or pounding strongly.
I have a throbbing headache.
- n. 1
That which throbs.
Forms
- Plural
- throbbings → poundings, beatings, pulsations, palpitations…
Example sentences
- rhythmic Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.
- pulsating We were mesmerized by the pulsating glow of the embers.
- rhythmical Children learn to respond to rhythmical sounds from a very young age.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| throbbing | rising | |
| rhythmic | steady | |
| pulsating | steady | |
| rhythmical | falling | |
| palpitant | rising | |
| pulsatory | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- beating2
- 8 letters
- pounding2, rhythmic2
- 9 letters
- pulsating3, pulsation, palpitant, pulsatory
- 10 letters
- rhythmical
- 11 letters
- palpitation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (beating2 = 2 syllables).