thrilling

[thril-ing] / ˈθrɪl ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

exciting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

boss overwhelming shivering stimulating swinging trembling

WEAK

blood-tingling exquisite fab fabulous large mad magnificent mind-bending mind-blowing rip-roaring wild wondrous zero cool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

usual

WEAK

depressing discouraging upsetting

Example Sentences

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But dig deeper, and one will find that Tyler’s discography is brimming with hits that put her unmistakable rasp to thrilling use.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

Britain's Arthur Fery continued his outstanding Wimbledon run with a thrilling five-set comeback victory over Grigor Dimitrov to reach the quarter-finals and make history.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Thiero, who missed last year’s summer league because of a knee injury, had 13 points in the Lakers’ thrilling, 93-91 double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Sunday at Chase Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest man to play for India in England's thrilling four-wicket win in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

I went to sit by him on the couch, my mind thrilling as the memory from the carnival slipped back in.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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