thrilling

[thril-ing]

adjective

1. producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.

2. producing a tremor, as by chilling.

3. vibrating; trembling; quivering.

ˈthrilling

/ ˈθrɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. very exciting or stimulating

2. vibrating or trembling

Other Word Forms

• thrillingly adverb
• unthrilling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ˈthrilling¹

First recorded in 1520–30; thrill + -ing ²

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