thrilling
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.causing a sudden feeling of great excitement or pleasure.
adj.causing a sudden, intense feeling of excitement, pleasure, or exhilaration.
Simple“The roller coaster ride was thrilling and made everyone scream with joy.”
In context“The final minutes of the match provided a thrilling conclusion to an otherwise predictable tournament, leaving the spectators in a state of pure euphoria.”
PitfallI 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.
- 02 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“The thrilling of the audience was evident from their loud cheers.”
In context“The sudden thrilling of his nerves suggested that the danger he had anticipated was finally close at hand.”
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