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Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

9.9
A pleasant tingling on the scalp that moves down the neck and spine and makes you feel very relaxed
  • noun
  • /ɔːˈtɒnəməs ˈsɛnʃəri məˈridiən rɪˈspɒns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : respuesta autónoma del meridiano sensorial
  • Some people experience Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response when they listen to soft whispering or tapping sounds.

Examples

  • Scientists are starting to study how Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response might help reduce stress or anxiety.

  • Many people experience Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response when they hear soft whispers.

  • Videos designed to trigger Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response have become very popular on the internet.

  • The Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response can help with relaxation.

  • Many viewers seek out videos specifically designed to trigger Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response for relaxation.

  • Some individuals report feeling a calming Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response during quiet moments with soft sounds.

  • Listening to gentle rain sounds can often elicit an Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response that promotes relaxation.

Synonyms

ASMR
vsAutonomous Sensory Meridian Response
  • Texting
1 9.7

A tingling, slightly electric feeling on the skin that makes you feel relaxed

has the same meaning but appears as the full formal term

How Intense

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
  • Specialized
9.9
tingling
22 3.4

Surface Forms

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response singular
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Responses plural

Morphology

autonomous + sensory + meridian + response

A B1 learner who knows the constituents could infer that this refers to some kind of sensory 'response' (sensory + response is transparently a bodily reaction), so part of the meaning is predictable. However, 'autonomous' and especially 'meridian' are abstract/rare in everyday learner vocabularies and the term denotes a specific cultural phenomenon (a particular tingling sensation and an online genre/community) that cannot be fully derived from the parts, so the expression is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response was a name first used online to describe a gentle tingle on the head and neck. The words create a clear picture: autonomous means it happens by itself, sensory points to the senses, and meridian suggests a line or path of feeling, so the phrase helps you remember the 'pleasant tingling' that moves down the spine.