Definitions

tickle

[tik-uhl] / ˈtɪk əl /

VERB

make laugh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amuse delight enchant excite gratify pat please thrill titillate

STRONG

brush caress convulse divert entertain itch pet stimulate stroke tingle touch vellicate

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anger annoy bore depress disappoint disenchant disturb pain repulse upset

Example Sentences

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“I’m tickled that I could do something like that for someone.”

From Los Angeles Times

At my age to be in the same space with you for the Grammys, I am so tickled.

From Los Angeles Times

They sway slightly in the breeze, and I can almost feel the tickle of it on my face.

From Literature

In December 2023, she noticed symptoms – a chest tickle and discomfort while eating.

From BBC

Dodger devoured the apple, and Sue giggled reflexively as his lips tickled her hand.

From Literature