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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Cape Verde's gripping debut World Cup campaign continued as they held two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling draw in Miami.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Still, there was something undeniably thrilling about receiving a text message from my dog.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

It may not be genuine, but it’s thrilling just the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

In the main event, Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje had one of the most thrilling fights in recent memory.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

They would all be eager to hear more about Bertha, the runaway ostrich, and the admiral’s many thrilling adventures in far-off lands.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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