thrilling

Meanings

• adjective

  Provoking intense excitement, interest, or emotion.

  - "The roller coaster ride was thrilling."
  - "The thrilling conclusion of the movie left us speechless."
  - "His thrilling performance won him the award."

• adjective

  Giving great pleasure or excitement.

  - "The thrilling experience of skydiving is on every adventurer's bucket list."
  - "The thrilling sensation of wind in your hair as you ride a motorcycle is unmatched."
  - "The thrilling atmosphere of a live concert is truly electric."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94709456"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thrilling
chilling , filling , grilling , illing , spilling , stilling , trilling , villing

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Variants

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thrilling , thrillingly , thrill , thrilled , thrills , trill

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Etymology

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From Old French triller ‘to shake, to excite, to thrill’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thrilling' comes from the Old French word 'triller', meaning 'to shake, to excite, to thrill'.

2. The Michael Jackson album 'Thriller' is the best-selling album of all time, with over 66 million copies sold worldwide.

3. The term 'thriller' was originally used to describe a genre of literature that focused on suspense and mystery. It later evolved to describe any intense, exciting experience or emotion.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excitement: A feeling of intense happiness and eagerness, often caused by something new or interesting.

2. Adrenaline rush: A feeling of intense excitement and heightened awareness, often caused by a thrilling experience or a surge of adrenaline.

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Culture

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The word 'thrilling' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe intense experiences, emotions, and sensations. In music, the term 'thriller' is synonymous with a song or album that is exciting and entertaining. In pop culture, the Michael Jackson album 'Thriller' is a classic example.

How to Memorize "thrilling"

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3. mnemonics
   

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