thrilling
word · lemma: thrill
/ˈθɹɪɫɪŋ/
THRI-ling
/θɹˈɪlɪŋ/
THRI-ling
Definition
Extremely exciting, causing strong feelings of excitement or suspense.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes movies, books, events, or experiences that are very exciting and keep your attention. Often used for something that is both exciting and a little suspenseful. More intense than just 'exciting'.
Spanish: emocionante - emocionante (que causa emoción) - que emocionaPortuguese (BR): emocionante - empolgantePortuguese (PT): emocionante - empolganteChinese (Simplified): 令人激动的 - 扣人心弦的Chinese (Traditional): 令人興奮的 - 扣人心絃的Hindi: रोमांचकArabic: مثيرBengali: রোমাঞ্চকর - উত্তেজনাপূর্ণRussian: захватывающийJapanese: スリリングな - わくわくするVietnamese: hồi hộp - gây phấn khíchKorean: 아찔한 - 짜릿한Turkish: heyecan vericiUrdu: دلچسپ - سنسنی خیزIndonesian: mendebarkan - menegangkan
Example Sentences
The roller coaster ride was thrilling.
basic
The ending of the book was especially thrilling.
basic
The chase scene was so thrilling that my heart was racing.
natural
Winning the game in overtime was a thrilling experience for everyone.
natural
I love thrilling adventures, like skydiving and whitewater rafting.
natural
She found the movie thrilling from start to finish.
basic