Throbbed

To pulsate rhythmically, often with a strong, regular beat, like a heartbeat or a vein. It can also describe a feeling of intense emotion or pain, a recurrent vibration, or the impression of something beating or vibrating. This sensation can manifest physically, psychologically, or metaphorically, implying a dynamic, energetic, or sometimes painful sensation. It suggests an underlying vitality or intensity that comes in waves. The intensity can be a symptom of either pleasure or pain.

Throbbed meaning with examples

• Her injured ankle throbbed with each step, a constant reminder of the fall. The pain was a dull ache that would not cease to make its presence known. She winced with each contraction of the muscle, which meant a slow, tedious walk was ahead of her.
• The city's vibrant nightlife throbbed with music and laughter until the early hours, keeping her awake. The bass from the club vibrated through her floor, and she was restless, trying to go to sleep.
• His heart throbbed with anticipation as he waited for her reply, experiencing palpitations. It was a mixture of excitement and anxiety, a nervous flutter that intensified with each passing moment while awaiting a response.
• The engine throbbed steadily, a deep, powerful hum that filled the air. The car could go, it just had to be turned on, and it was a powerful sensation for him to handle. The rhythmic hum made the trip enjoyable.
• Memories of the lost love throbbed in her mind, causing a deep emotional ache. They would come in waves and would overtake her thoughts, causing moments of grief that would bring her to tears.
• With an adrenaline rush the scar on his skin throbbed, becoming more and more prominent.