Antonyms for palpitating


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pal-pi-teyt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpæl pɪˌteɪt


Definition of palpitating

Origin :
  • 1620s, from Latin palpitatus, past participle of palpitare "to throb, flutter" (see palpitation). Related: Palpitated; palpitating.
  • verb beat at a rapid pace, like a heart
Example sentences :
  • They were sorry for the little white-faced, palpitating thing.
  • Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
  • When he was finally in the coat, she was rather flushed and palpitating.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • They stood before him palpitating like birds, poised, tense for flight.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • Then Pierre, having quieted his palpitating heart, drew near.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • I stood by with a palpitating heart as he turned the lock and opened the door.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • A superb bit of fiction, palpitating with the life of the great metropolis.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Every nerve in Roma's body was palpitating, but she did not attempt to speak.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Then the iron cooled, and was lifted back into the palpitating blaze.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • Dubberley sat completely demoralised, palpitating like a stranded frog.
  • Extract from : « The Right Stuff » by Ian Hay
  • It cut to the heart's palpitating centre like a poniard thrust.
  • Extract from : « Other Main-Travelled Roads » by Hamlin Garland

Synonyms for palpitating

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