thrilling

[thril-ing]

adjective

1. producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.

2. producing a tremor, as by chilling.

3. vibrating; trembling; quivering.

ˈthrilling

/ ˈθrɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. very exciting or stimulating

2. vibrating or trembling

Other Word Forms

• thrillingly adverb
• unthrilling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrilling¹

First recorded in 1520–30; thrill + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The show "seesaws between thrilling and annoying", according to USA Today's Kelly Lawler, while the Atlantic's Sophie Gilbert described most of it as "largely joyless and grim".

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Quite often, a pitch can be described as 'good' when it is friendly for batting, yet that does not always produce the most thrilling spectacle.

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The 2025 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship is heading for a thrilling climax after a dramatic Las Vegas Grand Prix.

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Greaves had posted a thrilling 6-5 victory over world champion Luke Littler last month to become the first woman to reach the World Youth final.

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They are a good cricket team that can occasionally be a thrilling cricket team.

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