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Definitions

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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The English trio were involved in a pair of thrilling quarter-final first legs last week but nothing has been decided, with those ties concluding on Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There seems no way some of the shots could have been completed except by air, and they’re thrilling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Doubles and triples are some of baseball’s most thrilling occurrences, putting the players’ speed, power and athleticism on full display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

You can salute Venezuela for a spirited and thrilling victory, and the Venezuelan fans for nine innings of joyful delirium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

After dinner, I would wring my hands in delight and fear as he told us his favorite stories of buried treasures, taking us on endless thrilling journeys as he spoke.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.