Throbbing

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɑbɪŋ/

Definitions of throbbing

verb present participle form of the verb 'throb', meaning to beat or pulsate with a strong, regular rhythm

Example Sentences

A1 My head is throbbing after a long day at work.

A2 The sound of the drums made my heart start throbbing with excitement.

B1 She could feel her pulse throbbing in her temples as she waited for the test results.

B2 The pain in his leg was throbbing so intensely that he could barely walk.

C1 The music was so loud that it made the entire room throb with energy.

C2 The tension in the room was palpable, with emotions throbbing beneath the surface.

adjective describing a sensation that is pulsating or beating rhythmically

Example Sentences

A1 My head was throbbing after a long day at work.

A2 She felt a throbbing pain in her arm after falling off her bike.

B1 The throbbing music from the club next door kept me awake all night.

B2 The throbbing sensation in his chest made him fear he was having a heart attack.

C1 The throbbing headache was a constant reminder of the stress she was under.

C2 The throbbing pain in his knee was a sign that he needed to see a doctor.

Examples of throbbing in a Sentence

formal The patient complained of a throbbing pain in his head.

informal I have this throbbing headache that just won't go away.

slang My head is throbbing like crazy after that party last night.

figurative The throbbing beat of the music filled the room, creating a lively atmosphere.

Grammatical Forms of throbbing

past tense

throbbed

plural

throbbings

comparative

more throbbing

superlative

most throbbing

present tense

throbs

future tense

will throb

perfect tense

have throbbed

continuous tense

is throbbing

singular

throbbing

positive degree

throbbing

infinitive

to throb

gerund

throbbing

participle

throbbing

Origin and Evolution of throbbing

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'throbbing' is derived from the Middle English word 'throbben' which means to beat or pulsate.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pulsating or beating sensation, 'throbbing' has evolved to also convey a sense of intensity or urgency in modern usage.