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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
These dots are just one of the thrilling mysteries that have emerged from JWST’s observations of the early universe. — Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2026 In the warm ivory sanctuary of her office in her ambassadorial Georgian town house in London, Madonna is on the latest turn of the roller coaster that is her thrilling, adventuresome, and fecund life. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Verb
Stylistically, this encyclopedic catch-all of genres readily segues from sermons and soliloquies to thrilling action sequences and anguished cris de coeur. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Sometimes the safety car stays out and denies a thrilling conclusion, which disappointingly but correctly happened at Monza in 2022, too. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrilling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilling
  1. exciting
  2. electrifying
  3. breathtaking
  4. interesting
  5. intriguing
Adjective
  • The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • Shakira turned Friday’s electrifying World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens into a family affair.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Despite Haiti's severe political instability and gang violence, the nation is quietly making significant strides in electrifying its rural communities.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • This July will include an intriguing mix of madcap comedies, sweeping action epics and independent fare hoping to get as many viewers into theaters — or in front of their televisions — as possible.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
Definition of intriguing

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