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palpitant

/ˈpæl.pɪ.tənt/

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adjective

/ˈpæl.pɪ.tənt/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то пульсирующее, дрожащее или трепещущее, часто от эмоций или волнения.

An archaic adjective describing something that is throbbing, trembling, or quivering, often with emotion or excitement.

  1. C2formal

    Characterized by a slight, rapid, and often rhythmic trembling or quivering motion.

    ruДрожащий или трепещущий

    • The palpitant leaves of the aspen tree shimmered in the breeze.
    • Her voice was palpitant with barely suppressed emotion.
    • The crowd was palpitant with anticipation before the announcement.

    Synonymspalpitatingquiveringshakingthrobbingtremulous

    Antonymscalmcomposedimmobilestationarysteadystill