thrill
verb (used with object)
to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.
had been thrilling
-
past perfect progressiveof thrill.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Producing the play, which is not set to tour elsewhere in the UK, had been "thrilling" for the theatre, said Ms Biles.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
But Brooklyn had completed her first day of actual spying, and it had been thrilling.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
The last storm had been thrilling, intoxicating, a sudden squall that had left him feeling cleansed and refreshed.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The adventures of that afternoon had been thrilling indeed, and a few of the girls shared with Jane the suspicions now settling upon the two freshmen, Shirley Duncan and Sarah Howland.
From Jane Allen, Junior by Edith Bancroft
Still there had been thrilling moments of tenderness for him in Diane's life… But Diane was like that—a flash of fire and then bewildering sweetness.
From Diane of the Green Van by Leona Dalrymple
