Tingly

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪŋɡli/

Definitions of tingly

adjective causing a prickling or stinging sensation, often associated with excitement or anticipation

Example Sentences

A1 The cold wind made my skin feel tingly.

A2 After sitting for a long time, my legs felt tingly when I stood up.

B1 The massage therapist used a special lotion that left a tingly sensation on my skin.

B2 The anticipation of going on a roller coaster made my stomach feel tingly with excitement.

C1 The tingling sensation in my fingers indicated that I needed to take a break from typing.

C2 The combination of the minty toothpaste and the cold water left my mouth feeling fresh and tingly.

Examples of tingly in a Sentence

formal After applying the lotion, I felt a tingly sensation on my skin.

informal When I eat spicy food, my tongue gets all tingly.

slang That roller coaster ride was so intense, it made my whole body feel tingly.

figurative The thought of seeing her again made me feel tingly all over.

Grammatical Forms of tingly

• past tense: tingled
• plural: tinglies
• comparative: more tingly
• superlative: most tingly
• present tense: tingles
• future tense: will tingle
• perfect tense: have tingled
• continuous tense: is tingling
• singular: tingly
• positive degree: tingly
• infinitive: to tingle
• gerund: tingling
• participle: tingled

Origin and Evolution of tingly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tingly' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'tinglian' which means to cause a tingling sensation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sensation of slight prickling or stinging, the word 'tingly' has evolved to also convey a feeling of excitement or anticipation in modern usage.