thrilling
Translation
thrilling, exciting, gripping
Examples
The movie had a thrilling conclusion.
The movie had a thrilling conclusion.
It was a thrilling experience to fly a plane.
It was a thrilling experience to fly a plane.
Grammar Patterns
a thrilling ((experience/game/story)) an exciting (experience/game/story) The race was a thrilling spectacle.
It is thrilling ((to do sth.)) it is exciting (to do sth.) It was thrilling to watch the final match.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exciting, exhilarating, gripping; Antonyms: boring, dull
Etymology
From the present participle of the verb 'to thrill'. Describes something that causes a feeling of excitement.
Memory Tips
Remember the difference: 'thrilled' describes how a person feels, while 'thrilling' describes the thing that causes the feeling.