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thrilling

adj. · n.
US //ˈθɹɪɫɪŋ// UK //θɹˈɪlɪŋ// thrilling
  1. 1 exciting (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    causing a sudden feeling of great excitement or pleasure.

    causing a sudden, intense feeling of excitement, pleasure, or exhilaration.

    Example

    The roller coaster ride was thrilling and made everyone scream with joy.

    Example

    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.

  2. 2 the act of feeling excitement (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the experience or act of feeling a sudden rush of excitement.

    the experience of a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement; often used as a gerund.

    Example

    The thrilling of the audience was evident from their loud cheers.

    Example

    The sudden thrilling of his nerves suggested that the danger he had anticipated was finally close at hand.

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