Pulsating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈpəl-ˌsāt/ pul·sate

Meaning & Definition of Pulsating

Pulsating (verb)

  1. to throb or move rhythmically, vibrate
  2. to exhibit a pulse or pulsation, beat

Pulsating (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in throbbing, palpitating

    similar: palpitating, 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

Pulsating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

    "the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood"

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

Related Entry: Pulsate (verb)

Pulsate is a different word from Pulsating. The synonyms below are for pulsate, not for pulsating.

  1. to expand and contract in a rhythmic manner

    "the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pulsating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pulsating:

palpitating, 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 Pulsating

Words with the opposite meaning of Pulsating:

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Related Words for Pulsating

fluctuating, oscillating, vibrating

Word Forms of Pulsating

Inflections: pulsated

Origin & Etymology of Pulsating

in part borrowed from Latin pulsātus, past participle of pulsāre "to strike with repeated blows, beat, (in passive) beat wildly (of the heart)," frequentative or repetitive derivative of pellere "to beat against, push, strike"; in part from pulse:1 + -ate:4 pulse:1

First known use: 1744

Frequently Asked Questions about Pulsating

What does "Pulsating" mean?

"Pulsating" means to throb or move rhythmically, vibrate. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to throb or move rhythmically, vibrate. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pulsating"?

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

What are different ways to say "Pulsating"?

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

What is the opposite of "Pulsating"?

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

How do you use "Pulsating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pulsating" in a sentence: "the heart muscle pulsates regularly to pump blood".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Pulsating"?

"Pulsating" is pronounced /ˈpəl-ˌsāt/ and divided into syllables as pul·sate.

What is the origin of the word "Pulsating"?

"Pulsating" comes from in part borrowed from Latin pulsātus, past participle of pulsāre "to strike with repeated blows, beat, (in passive) beat wildly (of the heart)," frequentative or repetitive derivative of pellere "to beat against, push, strike"; in part from pulse:1 + -ate:4 pulse:1. First known use: 1744.