What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tingly
Example
The cold water made my toes feel tingly. [tingly: adjective]
Example
I get a tingly feeling in my stomach before a big performance. [tingly: noun]
tingling
Example
The medicine caused a tingling sensation in my fingers. [tingling: noun]
Example
I felt a tingling in my scalp as the hairdresser massaged my head. [tingling: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tingling is more commonly used than tingly in everyday language, due to its versatility and ability to describe both physical and emotional sensations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between tingly and tingling?
Both tingly and tingling are casual and informal words that can be used in everyday conversation or writing.
