thrilling

[ thril-ing ]
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adjective
  1. producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.

  2. producing a tremor, as by chilling.

  1. vibrating; trembling; quivering.

Origin of thrilling

1
First recorded in 1520–30; thrill + -ing2

Other words from thrilling

  • thrill·ing·ly, adverb
  • un·thrill·ing, adjective

Words Nearby thrilling

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British Dictionary definitions for thrilling

thrilling

/ (ˈθrɪlɪŋ) /


adjective
  1. very exciting or stimulating

  2. vibrating or trembling

Derived forms of thrilling

  • thrillingly, adverb

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