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

Derived Forms

• ˈthrillingly, adverb

Other Words From

• thrilling·ly adverb
• un·thrilling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of thrilling¹

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

Example Sentences

“Getting Tammy Faye up on Broadway has been one of the most thrilling experiences of my life,” Shears wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

Zeldovich has spun a thrilling tale, but one hopes it’s just the beginning and middle of the story, with the climax of phage-fueled medicine yet to come.

From Salon

The emergence of Ben Doak, therefore, has been a thrilling step in the right direction.

From BBC

The Clippers achieved their goals on defense, holding back the Warriors just enough to pull off a thrilling 102-99 win that wasn’t sealed until the final buzzer.

From Los Angeles Times

Australia followed up their thrilling victory against England last weekend with further matches against Scotland and Ireland this autumn to come.

From BBC

Related Words

• breathtaking
• electrifying
• enchanting
• frantic
• gripping
• hair-raising
• miraculous
• riveting
• rousing
• sensational
• stirring