tickled

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
  2. verb feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
  3. verb touch or stroke lightly

Synonyms

tickle, titillate, vellicate

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