Meaning & use
tingling
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Feeling a slight prickling or stinging sensation on the skin.
See it in a sentence
Her fingers began tingling after she sat on them for too long.
The cold air made his cheeks tingle as he stepped outside.
A note on using this word
Can describe a physical sensation like pins and needles, or, figuratively, a feeling of excitement or anticipation.
Words with a similar meaning
pricklingstinging
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Words with an opposite meaning
numbing
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