Itchiness
noun
The feeling or sensation of wanting to scratch.
He felt an itchiness after being bitten by a mosquito.
Often appears as...
- itchiness on the skin
- itchiness in the eyes
noun
A restless eagerness or impatience.
She felt a sudden itchiness to leave the city and venture into the wild.
Often appears as...
- itchiness for change
- itchiness to travel
Usage tips
Figurative
noun
The feeling or sensation of wanting to scratch.
He felt an itchiness after being bitten by a mosquito.
Often appears as...
- itchiness on the skin
- itchiness in the eyes
noun
A restless eagerness or impatience.
She felt a sudden itchiness to leave the city and venture into the wild.
Often appears as...
- itchiness for change
- itchiness to travel
Usage tips
Figurative
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Itchiness refers to a physical feeling that often needs scratching as a response.
The wool sweater caused itchiness on his neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Cause Specific
Itchiness often has a specific cause, like an allergy, irritation, or insect bite.
Her itchiness was due to an allergic reaction to the detergent.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
Itchiness is usually a temporary and situational discomfort.
After applying the cream, the itchiness disappeared quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Itchiness refers to a physical feeling that often needs scratching as a response.
The wool sweater caused itchiness on his neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Cause Specific
Itchiness often has a specific cause, like an allergy, irritation, or insect bite.
Her itchiness was due to an allergic reaction to the detergent.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
Itchiness is usually a temporary and situational discomfort.
After applying the cream, the itchiness disappeared quickly.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Sensation
Itchiness refers to a physical feeling that often needs scratching as a response.
The wool sweater caused itchiness on his neck.
Pro Tip 2/3Cause Specific
Itchiness often has a specific cause, like an allergy, irritation, or insect bite.
Her itchiness was due to an allergic reaction to the detergent.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Condition
Itchiness is usually a temporary and situational discomfort.
After applying the cream, the itchiness disappeared quickly.
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Why do people have...
and cause blood vessels in the mucous membranes to swell and leak fluid. In other words, itchiness, sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. Allergies usually, but not always, show up for the first time during childhood. But why do some people get allergies and others don't?
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Why do people have...
and cause blood vessels in the mucous membranes to swell and leak fluid. In other words, itchiness, sneezing, congestion, and a runny nose. Allergies usually, but not always, show up for the first time during childhood. But why do some people get allergies and others don't?
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