pulsating
ˈpʊlseɪtɪŋ
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Definition of pulsating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
motionhaving a rhythmic throbbing or vibrating motion
  • The pulsating lights created a lively atmosphere.
beating throbbing vibrating
2.
excitementvery exciting or thrilling
  • The concert was a pulsating experience.
exhilarating stimulating thrilling

Noun

rhythmRarea single rhythmic beat or throbRare
  • The pulsating of the drum echoed through the hall.
lavender-tinged purple-tinged
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Origin of pulsating

Latin, pulsare (to beat) + -ate (verb suffix)

Terms with pulsating included in their meaning

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rhythm
pulsating rhythmically
pain
deep pulsating type of pain
distance measurement
pulsating star used for distance measurement
vibration
vibrating or pulsating with energy
throbbing action
act of throbbing or pulsating rapidly
rhythmic
pulsating or beating in a regular rhythm

Examples of pulsating in a sentence

  • Her heart was pulsating with excitement.
  • The movie was a pulsating thriller.
  • The game ended in a pulsating finish.
  • A steady pulsating in his temple signaled the start of a migraine.
  • The engine's pulsating grew louder as the boat approached the dock.

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  1. French:pulsant, pulsation, ...
  2. German:pulsierend, Pulsieren, ...
  3. Italian:pulsante, pulsazione, ...
  4. Spanish:pulsante, latido, ...
  5. Portuguese:pulsante, pulsação, ...
  6. Chinese:跳动的, 脉动, ...
  7. Japanese:脈動する, 鼓動, ...
  8. Arabic:نابض, نَبْضَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:פּוֹעֵם, פְּעִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:пульсирующий, пульсация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пульсуючий, пульсація, ...
  12. Hindi:स्पंदित, स्पंदन, ...
pulsate
ˈpʌlseɪt

Definition of pulsate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
intensity changeRarevary in intensity or magnitude regularlyRare
  • The lights pulsated with the beat of the song.
oscillate throb vibrate
2.
rhythmic movementRareexpand and contract in a regular rhythmRare
  • The heart pulsates steadily in the chest.
pulse throb
3.
vibrationRarevibrate or quiver with energy or emotionRare
  • The music made the floor pulsate with energy.
quiver throb
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Origin of pulsate

Latin, pulsare (to beat)

Examples of pulsate in a sentence

  • Her heart began to pulsate rapidly with excitement.
  • The music made the lights pulsate in time.
  • Her temples began to pulsate with pain.
  • Her heart seemed to pulsate with excitement.
  • The city lights pulsate in the night.

View all translations of pulsate

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  1. French:pulser, battre, ...
  2. German:pulsieren, pulsiert, ...
  3. Italian:pulsare, battere, ...
  4. Spanish:pulsar, palpitar, ...
  5. Portuguese:pulsar, ...
  6. Chinese:脉动, 搏动, ...
  7. Japanese:脈動する, 脈打つ, ...
  8. Arabic:نَبَضَ, خَفَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְפַעֵם, לִפְעוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:пульсировать, биться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пульсувати, битися, ...
  12. Hindi:धड़कना, कंपित करना, ...
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