palpitated
Throbbed with excitement
Palpitated is the past tense of palpitate, meaning to beat rapidly or irregularly.
The word usually describes a racing heart: My heart palpitated when I saw her across the room.
It can extend to any trembling or fluttering sensation: The leaves palpitated in the breeze.
Beat with regular rhythm
- beatRhythmic pulse or strike
- poundedStruck hard, repeatedly
- throbbedBeat strongly, rhythmically
- drummedStruck repeatedly, rhythmically
hammered · pumped · thumped · racing · quickened · fluttered · quivered · skipped
Involuntary shaking motion
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- uneaseMild persistent worry
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
tension · worry · stress · sweating · restlessness · agitation · distress · jitters
Overjoyed beyond measure
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- elatedIntensely, buoyantly pleased
animated · energized · enthusiastic · electrified · stimulated · jubilant · overjoyed · buoyant
pulsated
Beat with regular rhythm
drummed · hammered · pumped · thumped · racing · quickened · fluttered · quivered · skipped · stuttered
trembling
Involuntary shaking motion
apprehension · tension · worry · stress · sweating · restlessness · agitation · distress · jitters · discomfort
thrilled
Overjoyed beyond measure
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
elated · animated · energized · enthusiastic · electrified · stimulated · jubilant · overjoyed · buoyant · anticipation
terror
Extreme, overwhelming fear
trepidation · scare · shock · startle · dread · panic · apprehension · chilling · menace · threat
palpitatedsteadied
Made firm or stable
slowed · normalized · stabilized · regulated · rested
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
palpitate, palpitation, palpitating, palpitations, palpitates