Throbbing

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/

Throbbing (adjective)

  1. feeling a strong, regular beat or pain that comes and goes quickly
  2. making a strong, regular sound that seems to shake or vibrate

Examples

  • The throbbing pain in my head kept me awake.
  • She felt a throbbing pain in her ankle after the fall.

Common collocations: throbbing headache, throbbing pain, feel a throbbing, throbbing bass, throbbing beat

Synonyms of Throbbing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Throbbing

  • describing lack of movement or sensation