tingled; tingling
ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to feel a ringing, stinging, prickling, or thrilling sensation
b
: to cause such a sensation
2
plural tingles
: a tingling sensation : a usually slight ringing, stinging, prickling, or thrilling sensation
She felt a tingle of excitement/anticipation.
It offers the palate-pleasing tingle of a bubbly soda with a much-simplified ingredient list of often nothing more than water and carbonation.—
Chelsey Dulaney
Chelsey DulaneySoon my thinking cleared up, but the surges renewed—pain, and a frisson of electricity around the eye, into the cheek, a vague tingle.—Sallie Tisdale
Sallie TisdaleExamples of tingle in a Sentence
Verb
My arm was numb and tingling.
awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop
Noun
can't stand those funny tingles I get when my foot falls asleep
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
On both of us, the product lathered up wonderfully and had an invigorating tingling sensation, likely thanks to the line's new PhytoFerment innovation.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Being in the sun while on tetracycline antibiotics can also cause skin reactions, including burning, tingling, swelling, hives, and nail separation from the nail bed.5
Other side effects: Stomach upset6
3.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
On both of us, the product lathered up wonderfully and had an invigorating tingling sensation, likely thanks to the line's new PhytoFerment innovation.
—Janine Rubenstein, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
The hint of acidity and tingle of mild green chiles is just what this dish needs to cut through the richness of the melty cheese.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Tingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tingle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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tingle
verb
tin·gle
ˈtiŋ-gəl
tingled; tingling
ˈtiŋ-g(ə-)liŋ
: to feel or cause a prickling or thrilling sensation
tingle
noun
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