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tickled

/ˈtɪk.əld/

tickledadjective

more tickled

Comp.

most tickled

Super.

/ˈtɪk.əld/

Translations

польщённый

She was tickled by the compliment.

Она была польщена комплиментом.

Additional translations

восторженный

радостный

Definitions

Amused or delighted.

She was tickled by the surprise party her friends threw for her.

Synonyms

over the moon

tickledpast participle

/ˈtɪkld/

/ˈtɪkəld/

Past participle of the verb 'tickle' used adjectivally.

Definitions

Having been tickled; touched lightly in a way that makes one laugh or twitch.

The tickled baby burst into giggles.

Synonyms

tickled pink

tickleverb

tickled

Past Simple

tickled

Past Simple

tickled

Past Participle

tickling

Gerund

/ˈtɪk.əl/

Translations

щекотать

She tried to tickle her brother to make him laugh.

Она пыталась щекотать своего брата, чтобы рассмешить его.

Definitions

To touch or stroke lightly with the fingers, a feather, etc., so as to excite a tingling or itching sensation in; to titillate.

She tried to tickle her brother's feet to make him laugh.

To excite or stir up agreeably; to please or amuse.

The comedian's jokes were designed to tickle the audience.

To have a tingling or itching sensation.

His throat began to tickle, signaling the start of a cold.

Synonyms

ticklenoun

Definitions

A light touch or prod that causes a tingling or itching sensation, often leading to laughter.

The tickle on her feet made her burst into giggles.

A sensation of mild discomfort or irritation, often in the throat.

He felt a tickle in his throat and knew he was about to cough.

A narrow channel of salt water, especially between islands or between an island and the mainland (chiefly Newfoundland English).

The small ferry crossed the tickle to reach the outport community.

ticklegerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing a slight tingling or itching sensation.

He complained of a tickling cough that kept him awake.

ticklepast participle

tickled

Past-participle adjective meaning "pleased" or "amused," as in "tickled pink."

Definitions

Feeling amused or pleased.

She was tickled to receive the unexpected gift.

tickleadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for tickling.

The kids started a spontaneous tickle fight on the couch.