palpitating
ˈpælpɪteɪtɪŋ
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Definition of palpitating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
heart pulseRarebeating rapidly or stronglyRare
  • Her palpitating heart echoed her nervousness.
beating pulsating throbbing
2.
movementRarehaving a slight and rapid trembling motionRare
  • The palpitating leaves rustled in the gentle breeze.
quivering shaking trembling
3.
emotionRarevery exciting or thrillingRare
  • The palpitating adventure kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
exhilarating thrilling
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Origin of palpitating

Latin, palpitare (to throb)

Terms related to palpitating

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palpitateflutteringhammeringpoundingquiveringracingthumpingtremblingvibratingflickeringjitteryquaking

Examples of palpitating in a sentence

  • The palpitating rhythm of her heart was unmistakable.
  • The palpitating shadows danced on the wall.
  • Her palpitating heart was visible through her thin blouse.
  • The palpitating finale left the audience breathless.
  • Her palpitating performance was the highlight of the evening.

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  1. French:palpitant, tremblant, ...
  2. German:pochend, zitternd, ...
  3. Italian:palpitante, tremolante, ...
  4. Spanish:palpitante, tembloroso, ...
  5. Portuguese:palpitante, tremulante, ...
  6. Chinese:悸动的, 颤动的, ...
  7. Japanese:鼓動する, 震える, ...
  8. Arabic:خافِق, مُرتَجِف, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹעֵם, רָעֵד, ...
  10. Russian:трепещущее, трепещущий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пульсуючий, захоплюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:धड़कता हुआ, कांपता हुआ, ...
palpitate
ˈpælpɪˌteɪt

Definition of palpitate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
medicalTECH.beat strongly or rapidly, especially of the heartTECH.
  • Her heart began to palpitate with excitement.
flutter throb
2.
emotional responseshow nervousness or excitement
  • He could barely speak, his chest palpitating with anxiety.
flutter tremble
3.
movementRareshake or tremble with fast movementsRare
  • The leaves palpitated in the strong wind.
quiver shiver
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Origin of palpitate

Latin, palpitare (to throb)

Terms related to palpitate

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
palpablepalpablypalpatepalpatorypalpitationbeatpoundpulsequivershakethumptremble

Examples of palpitate in a sentence

  • Caffeine can cause the heart to palpitate.
  • Her heart began to palpitate at the thought of the surprise.
  • The actor's heart would palpitate before every performance.
  • Her heart began to palpitate with excitement.
  • The rabbit's nose palpitated as it sniffed the air.

View all translations of palpitate

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  1. French:palpiter, battre, ...
  2. German:pochen, klopfen, ...
  3. Italian:palpitare, battere, ...
  4. Spanish:latir, temblar, ...
  5. Portuguese:palpitar, tremelicar, ...
  6. Chinese:悸动, 紧张, ...
  7. Japanese:高鳴る, 動悸がする, ...
  8. Arabic:خَفَقَ, رَجَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִפְעוֹם, לִדְפּוֹק, ...
  10. Russian:учащённо биться, дрожать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тремтіти, трястися, ...
  12. Hindi:धड़कना, दिल धड़कना, ...
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