Palpitating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt/ pal·pi·tate

Meaning & Definition of Palpitating

Palpitating (verb)

  1. to beat rapidly and strongly, throb

Palpitating (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in pulsating, throbbing

    similar: pulsating, throbbing, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, shivering, shivery, convulsive, aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    opposite: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Palpitating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

    "the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on"

    similar: beating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsating, pulsing, throbbing
    related: fluctuating, oscillating, vibrating, quivering, trembling

Related Entry: Palpitate (verb)

Palpitate is a different word from Palpitating. The synonyms below are for palpitate, not for palpitating.

  1. to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

    "the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on"

    similar: beat, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb
    related: fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate, quiver, tremble

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Palpitating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Palpitating:

pulsating, throbbing, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, shivering, shivery, convulsive, aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly, beating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Palpitating

Words with the opposite meaning of Palpitating:

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Related Words for Palpitating

fluctuating, oscillating, vibrating

Word Forms of Palpitating

Inflections: palpitated

Origin & Etymology of Palpitating

Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare, frequentative of palpare to stroke

First known use: circa 1623

Frequently Asked Questions about Palpitating

What does "Palpitating" mean?

"Palpitating" means to beat rapidly and strongly, throb. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to beat rapidly and strongly, throb. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Palpitating"?

Other words for "Palpitating" include pulsating, throbbing, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering and wavery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Palpitating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Palpitating"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Palpitating". Common alternatives include pulsating, throbbing, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, shivering and shivery.

What is the opposite of "Palpitating"?

Antonyms of "Palpitating" include controlled, firm, settled, stable and steady.

How do you use "Palpitating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Palpitating" in a sentence: "the man's heart began to palpitate, and he feared another attack was coming on".

Is "Palpitating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Palpitating" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Palpitating"?

"Palpitating" is pronounced /ˈpal-pə-ˌtāt/ and divided into syllables as pal·pi·tate.

What is the origin of the word "Palpitating"?

"Palpitating" comes from Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare, frequentative of palpare to stroke. First known use: circa 1623.