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 ˈthrilling¹

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

Example Sentences

The Brewers are in the championship series for the first time since 2018, earning their spot by eliminating the Chicago Cubs with a thrilling 3-1 victory on Saturday.

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“We just held our own the whole time. At the end, to see the scoreboard said the W belonged to Loyola, that whole game was just so thrilling.”

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“Younger generations, especially, have grown up with constant digital selling. It’s not novel or thrilling anymore; it’s background noise.”

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These are the bluebloods, the old money of the investment world, steady as a metronome and just as thrilling.

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Even one of the most thrilling games in the club’s recent memory, a 3-3 draw in the Champions League semifinal against Inter, had to unfold at Barça’s home away from home.

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Related Words

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• gripping 
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• miraculous 
• riveting 
• rousing 
• sensational 
• stirring