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throbbing

/ˈθrɑbɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Beating or pulsing with a strong, regular rhythm, especially from pain or emotion.
    • The throbbing beat of the music made everyone want to dance.
    • He had a throbbing headache after the loud concert.
    • The throbbing pain in her knee kept her awake all night.
  2. Vibrating or pulsating steadily.
    • She placed her hand on the throbbing speaker to feel the bass.
    • The throbbing engine of the old truck could be heard from down the street.
    • The city's throbbing nightlife attracted tourists from all over.
Synonyms
pulsingbeatingachingpounding
Antonyms
still
noun
  1. The action or sensation of a strong, regular beat or pulse.
    • The constant throbbing of the machine was annoying.
    • The throbbing in his temples finally stopped after he took medicine.
    • She could feel the throbbing of the drums in her chest.
Synonyms
pulsationthrob