Sentence examples for were tickled from inspiring English sources

Dictionary

were tickled

verb

To touch repeatedly or stroke delicately in a manner which causes laughter and the recipient to feel a usually pleasant sensation of tingling or titillation.

  • He tickled Nancy's tummy, and she started to giggle.

Exact(47)

"We were tickled pink," she said.

People were tickled by the idea.

Of course, we were tickled that so many college students liked the show.

Mostly officials were tickled at the idea of a park in the middle of the Hudson.

And residents of these parts were tickled at the idea of living among the nouveau riche.

Mom and Dad, Palm Beach snowbirds, were tickled at the V.I.P. reception.

Show more...

Similar(13)

"Almost as though champagne bubbles were tickling my nose".

Your vanity is tickled.

They're tickled.

Henry will be tickled.

"Oh, I'm tickled".

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: