throbbing

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: throbpounding

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)“he felt a throbbing in his head”Synonyms: throbpounding
  2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat“the throbbing of the engines”

Adjective (1)

  1. pounding or beating strongly or violently“a throbbing pain”“the throbbing engine of the boat”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Throb \Throb\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Throbbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Throbbing.] [OE. [thorn]robben; of uncertain origin; cf. Russ. trepete a trembling, and E. trepidation.] To beat, or pulsate, with more than usual force or rapidity; to beat in consequence of agitation; to palpitate; -- said of the heart, pulse, etc. [1913 Webster]

My heart Throbs to know one thing. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Here may his head lie on my throbbing breast. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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