thrilling
An exciting or suspenseful experience can be described as thrilling.
When we say that something is thrilling, it means it's got us on the edge of our seats and we can't help but want more. We use this word to describe movies with a lot of action, roller coasters at theme parks, or even a really good book that keeps us guessing until the very end. It's often used when talking about something that's scary or intense, like watching a horror movie, but in a way that makes you feel more alive and engaged rather than frightened or uncomfortable.
How common is "thrilling"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
verb
To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements.
noun
A thrill.
adjective
Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.
Real examples of "thrilling" in context
