Synonyms

tingly

American

[ting-glee] / ˈtɪŋ gli /

adjective

tinglier, tingliest

tingling or causing a tingling sensation.

Etymology

Origin of tingly

First recorded in 1895–1900; tingle + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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The small bowl of tingly, gingery, clear broth that comes with each chicken option works as a palate-cleanser, or dip some bird and/or rice into it.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

"A huge laugh went up. I got a tingly feeling. I've never seen anything like that before or since."

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2024

Her tongue felt strange, “a little tingly, starting to get a little bit numb,” and in a week she was readmitted to the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2023

When served raw, its tingly crunch lends vibrancy and parsley-like earthiness to salads — whether citrusy or mayo-based, chopped or shaved into slaw.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

Something inside my body is making me feel weak and tingly.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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