thrilling
/'θriliɳ/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Causing intense excitement, suspense, or emotional stimulation: Describes something that produces a powerful feeling of excitement, pleasure, or fear, often in an exhilarating way.
- Causing a shudder or shiver: Describes something that induces a physical reaction like a shiver, typically from cold, fear, or a sudden intense sensation.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The final chapter of the book was absolutely thrilling.
- We had a thrilling ride on the roller coaster.
- A thrilling gust of wind came down from the mountain.
Advanced Usage
- "thrilling to watch/see/read": Used to describe an experience that is highly exciting for an observer or participant.
- The championship match was thrilling to watch from the first minute to the last.
- "find something thrilling": To experience something as exciting.
- She finds skydiving thrilling.
Variants and Related Words
- Thrill (verb/noun): To cause or feel a sudden wave of excitement; a sudden feeling of excitement.
- The news thrilled the fans. / He felt a thrill of anticipation.
- Thrillingly (adverb): In a thrilling manner.
- The story concluded thrillingly.
Synonyms
- Exciting: Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- Electrifying: Causing a sudden sense of excitement.
- Gripping: Holding one's interest intensely.
- Spine-tingling: Causing a shiver of excitement or fear.
Antonyms
- Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
- Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.
- Tedious: Too long, slow, or dull.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- A thrilling experience: An event or activity that is very exciting.
- Visiting the ancient ruins was a thrilling experience.
- The thrill of the chase: The excitement of pursuing something desired.
- For him, the negotiation was all about the thrill of the chase.
Adjective
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causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
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a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake
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causing a surge of emotion or excitement
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she gave an electrifying performance
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a thrilling performer to watch
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