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adjective

ˈthri-liŋ How to pronounce thrilling (audio)
Definition of thrillingnext
as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a thrilling adventure movie

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thrilling

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verb

present participle of thrill
as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of I was thrilled to hear that you got the promotion that you'd been so desperately wanting

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Recent Examples of thrilling
Adjective
Watching the models spiral down the staircase of what was once home to Barney's New York made each look feel even more thrilling. — Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 Seemingly moments after staring the Dodgers down with a thrilling Game 2 victory, the Braves essentially have been consigned to their rearview mirror. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
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For me, getting to explore the interior lives of women with a rejection towards society’s pressure to have to uphold some false perfection — that’s really thrilling for me as an artist. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 The Sinners actress was captured bringing the biggest fan energy in the stands as Allen helped lead Buffalo to a thrilling 37-34 overtime win at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Monday. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrilling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
  1. exciting
  2. electrifying
  3. breathtaking
  4. interesting
  5. intriguing
Adjective
  • An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • After its electrifying premiere, there were quickly reports that A24 is focused on a Best Picture campaign for the film in large part because the Academy’s fusty Documentary Branch may opt not to nominate it for Best Documentary Feature.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Minnesota Lynx's electrifying guard, Olivia Miles, has been named the Kia WNBA Rookie of the Year.
    — Cole Premo, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Canaletto, a prominent member of the Venetian school, is best known for his breathtaking oil paintings of Venice and London.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Those are impressive numbers, but the interesting part is how Creality has arrived at them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • And here’s where your Social Security concern gets interesting.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The Patriots will finish second in the West Valley League and could be an intriguing first-round matchup in the City Section Open Division playoffs.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of intriguing

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“Thrilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilling. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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