Synonyms of thrilling

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adjective

ˈthri-liŋ 

as in exciting

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

a thrilling adventure movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• breathtaking
• interesting
• intriguing
• inspiring
• exhilarating
• electrifying
• gripping
• electric
• intoxicating
• fascinating
• provocative
• mind-blowing
• galvanizing
• rousing
• galvanic
• rip-roaring
• heart-stopping
• mind-bending
• stimulating
• mind-boggling
• lively
• riveting
• hair-raising
• kicky
• stirring
• exhilarative
• tantalizing
• absorbing
• engrossing
• enthralling
• enchanting
• charged
• moving
• titillating
• touching
• spellbinding
• poignant
• arresting
• dynamic
• energetic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tedious
• boring
• tiresome
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• humdrum

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• electrifying
• exhilarating
• intriguing
• inspiring
• intoxicating
• delighting
• titillating
• galvanizing
• enchanting
• riveting
• turning on
• arousing
• stimulating
• interesting
• provoking
• captivating
• charging
• mesmerizing
• charming
• pumping up
• inciting
• bewitching
• tantalizing
• spellbinding
• enthralling
• hypnotizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• discouraging
• disheartening
• palling
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• jading
• dejecting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrilling

Adjective

Sure, the on-track action was thrilling, but a story was also unfolding as the narrative heading into Sunday flipped on its head and continued to change. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In Week 1, Carroll erased a 27-0 deficit to stun Oklahoma power Jenks at the Cotton Bowl in a thrilling win. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

The thrilling turbulence of the film’s start and middle make the total despondency at the end feel a little disappointing. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

That Sunderland-Arsenal game was played at a physical intensity that was thrilling for spectators but which looked extremely difficult to referee, hence the number of grievances on both sides. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026