thrilling
adjective
[ ˈθrɪlɪŋ ]
• causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating.
• "a thrilling adventure"
Similar:
exciting,
stirring,
action-packed,
rip-roaring,
gripping,
riveting,
fascinating,
dramatic,
hair-raising,
rousing,
lively,
animated,
spirited,
stimulating,
moving,
inspiring,
inspirational,
electrifying,
passionate,
impassioned,
emotive,
emotional,
emotion-charged,
heady,
soul-stirring,
stem-winding,
inspiriting,
anthemic,
thrill
verb
• cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
• "his kiss thrilled and excited her"
Similar:
excite,
stimulate,
arouse,
rouse,
inspire,
give joy to,
delight,
give pleasure to,
stir (up),
exhilarate,
intoxicate,
electrify,
galvanize,
move,
motivate,
fire (with enthusiasm),
fire someone's imagination,
fuel,
brighten,
animate,
lift,
quicken,
give someone a buzz,
give someone a kick,
give someone a charge,
• (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor.
• "the shock of alarm thrilled through her"
Origin:
Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’.
