thrilling
[ thril-ing ]
/ ˈθrɪl ɪŋ /
adjective
producing sudden, strong, and deep emotion or excitement.
producing a tremor, as by chilling.
vibrating; trembling; quivering.
OTHER WORDS FROM thrilling
thrill·ing·ly, adverb un·thrill·ing, adjectiveWords nearby thrilling
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thrill-seeker,
thriller,
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thrippence,
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thrix,
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Definition for thrilling (2 of 2)
thrill
[ thril ]
/ θrɪl /
verb (used with object)
to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.
to utter or send forth tremulously, as a melody.
verb (used without object)
noun
Origin of thrill
OTHER WORDS FROM thrill
sub·thrill, noun un·thrilled, adjectiveExample sentences from the Web for thrilling
British Dictionary definitions for thrilling (1 of 2)
thrilling
/ (ˈθrɪlɪŋ) /
adjective
very exciting or stimulating
vibrating or trembling
Derived forms of thrilling
thrillingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for thrilling (2 of 2)
thrill
/ (θrɪl) /
noun
a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure
seeing his book for sale gave him a thrill
a situation producing such a sensation
it was a thrill to see Rome for the first time
a trembling sensation caused by fear or emotional shock
pathol
an abnormal slight tremor associated with a heart or vascular murmur, felt on palpation
verb
to feel or cause to feel a thrill
to tremble or cause to tremble; vibrate or quiver
Word Origin for thrill
Old English
thӯrlian to pierce, from
thyrel hole; see
nostril,
through
Medical definitions for thrilling
thrill
[ thrĭl ]
n.
The vibration accompanying a cardiac or vascular murmur, detectible on palpation.