thrilling

American  

[thril-ing] / ˈθrɪl ɪŋ /

adjective

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

2. producing a tremor, as by chilling.

3. vibrating; trembling; quivering.

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ˈthrilling British  

/ ˈθrɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. very exciting or stimulating

2. vibrating or trembling

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Other Word Forms

• thrillingly adverb
• unthrilling adjective

Etymology

Origin of thrilling

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

Example Sentences

After two disastrous years with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers is back in the playoffs after a thrilling 26-24 win over Baltimore on Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was fitting that one of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in years went down to the final play of the final game to complete the play-off line-up in thrilling fashion.

From BBC

Spurs were functional rather than thrilling as they held sway in the first half, their superiority rewarded by Ben Davies' eighth goal in 244 Premier League appearances for the club.

From BBC

Ms Hui has turned to "blind boxes" of toys like Teletubbies - where customers only find out what they have bought when they open the package - as a more thrilling, and cheaper, alternative.

From BBC

The same thing that makes restaurants so thrilling can also make them disastrous: unpredictability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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• enchanting
• frantic
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• riveting
• rousing
• sensational
• stirring