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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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It’s a thrilling example of progressive modernist design.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Doncic’s brilliant March unified the team behind his most valuable player push, his thrilling shot-making and even his smiling dunk against Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But the major talking point came at the end of Van Veen's thrilling 6-5 victory over Littler in the quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

“It is a thrilling tale, I wish to do it justice.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling