Definitions
01exciting
B1 · Intermediate
adj. causing a sudden feeling of great excitement or pleasure.
adj. causing a sudden, intense feeling of excitement, pleasure, or exhilaration.
“The roller coaster ride was thrilling and made everyone scream with joy.”
“The final minutes of the match provided a thrilling conclusion to an otherwise predictable tournament, leaving the spectators in a state of pure euphoria.”
Pitfall
I was very thrilling when I won the race.
I was very thrilled when I won the race.
Use 'thrilling' to describe the thing that causes the feeling, and 'thrilled' to describe how you feel.
Synonyms
02the act of feeling excitement
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the experience or act of feeling a sudden rush of excitement.
n. the experience of a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement; often used as a gerund.
“The thrilling of the audience was evident from their loud cheers.”
“The sudden thrilling of his nerves suggested that the danger he had anticipated was finally close at hand.”
Synonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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