Palpitant (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a slight and rapid trembling motion; "palpitant movements rather than violent eruptions"; "my palpitating heart".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- As I stood at the edge of the Grand Canyon, I could feel the ground beneath me with a palpitant vibration, as if the earth itself was alive.
- The wings of the bird beat in a palpitant rhythm, sending shivers through the air as it hovered in mid-air.
- His fingers moved with palpitant rapidity over the piano keys, coaxing out a delicate melody that seemed to dance on the breeze.
- The teenager's heart was palpitant with excitement as she waited backstage to receive her award, her fingers drumming a nervous beat on her thigh.
- The neon lights of the city streets cast a palpitant glow on the dark alleys, infusing the entire landscape with an edgy energy.