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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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Daniel Farke's side beat Premier League relegation rivals West Ham 4-2 on penalties to progress after a thrilling 2-2 draw on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

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

Finally the dogs can stand it no longer and they take off from the trail, chasing one of the hares, and I get a thrilling ride down a long hill.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen