Thrilling

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of thrilling

adjective causing excitement or exhilaration

Example Sentences

A1 The roller coaster ride was thrilling.

A2 The thrilling movie kept me on the edge of my seat.

B1 The thrilling adventure of climbing the mountain was unforgettable.

B2 The thrilling race had the audience cheering for their favorite team.

C1 The thrilling plot twist in the novel took me by surprise.

C2 The thrilling performance by the acrobats left the audience in awe.

Examples of thrilling in a Sentence

formal The thrilling performance received a standing ovation from the audience.

informal The roller coaster ride was so thrilling, I screamed the whole way.

slang That movie was absolutely thrilling, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

figurative The thrilling chase scene in the book had me on the edge of my seat.

Grammatical Forms of thrilling

• past tense: thrilled
• plural: thrillings
• comparative: more thrilling
• superlative: most thrilling
• present tense: thrills
• future tense: will thrill
• perfect tense: have thrilled
• continuous tense: is thrilling
• singular: thrilling
• positive degree: thrilling
• infinitive: to thrill
• gerund: thrilling
• participle: thrilling

Origin and Evolution of thrilling

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thrilling' originated from the Old English word 'thyrlian' which means 'to pierce or penetrate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'thrilling' evolved to convey a sense of excitement, exhilaration, or intense emotion, rather than just a physical sensation of piercing or penetrating.