THRILLING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for THRILLING?

Need another word that means the same as “thrilling”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “thrilling” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Thrilling” are: electrifying, exciting, stirring, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, passionate, impassioned, emotive, emotional, heady, soul-stirring

Thrilling as an Adjective

Definitions of "Thrilling" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “thrilling” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Causing a surge of emotion or excitement.
• Causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating.
• Causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock.

Synonyms of "Thrilling" as an adjective (23 Words)

animated	Made to appear to move as living creatures do. An animated and expressive face.
dramatic	Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style. With a dramatic gesture she put a hand to her brow.
electrifying	Arousing a sudden sense of great excitement; thrilling. Tens of thousands of fans were treated to an electrifying performance.
emotional	Of or pertaining to emotion. He would become emotional over nothing at all.
emotive	Expressing a person’s feelings rather than being neutrally descriptive. The comparisons are emotive rather than analytic.
exciting	Stimulating interest and discussion. An exciting account of her trip.
fascinating	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. A fascinating woman.
gripping	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. A gripping TV thriller.
hair-raising	Extremely alarming.
heady	Having a strong or exhilarating effect. The heady days of my youth.
impassioned	Filled with or showing great emotion. She made an impassioned plea for help.
inspirational	Providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration. The team s inspirational captain.
inspiring	Having the effect of inspiring someone. He was an inspiring teacher.
lively	Full of spirit; full of life. A lively gait.
moving	In motion. A constantly moving crowd.
passionate	Arising from intense feelings of sexual love. He s passionate about football.
rip-roaring	Uncontrollably noisy.
riveting	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter.
rousing	Rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading. A fine rousing fire that will soon warm you.
soul-stirring	Exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions.
spirited	Made lively or spirited. A spirited campaigner for women s rights.
stimulating	Making lively and cheerful. A stimulating discussion.
stirring	Exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions. A stirring and thriving politician.

Usage Examples of "Thrilling" as an adjective

• A thrilling adventure.
• It's very thrilling to be here and to congratulate the team on another splendid success.
• A thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake.
• A thrilling performer to watch.

Associations of "Thrilling" (30 Words)

absorbing	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. An absorbing account of their marriage.
adventure	Excitement associated with danger or the taking of risks. She travelled the world in search of adventure.
amusing	Causing laughter and providing entertainment. An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls.
diverting	Entertaining or amusing. A diverting story.
enchanting	Delightfully charming or attractive. Enchanting views.
engrossing	Absorbing all one’s attention or interest. The most engrossing parts of the book.
entertaining	Providing amusement or enjoyment. A charming and entertaining companion.
enthralling	Capturing and holding one’s attention; fascinating. An enthralling book.
entrancing	Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming. I find you entrancing.
escapade	An act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure. He told of their escapade with a borrowed truck.
exciting	Stimulating interest and discussion. One of the most exciting matches I ve ever seen.
exhilarating	Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling. The exhilarating effect of mountain air.
fascinated	Having your attention fixated as though by a spell. A crowd of fascinated onlookers.
fascinating	Capable of arousing and holding the attention. A fascinating story.
flushed	Reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion. Flushed or crimson with embarrassment.
fun	A source of fun. It was a fun evening.
funny	Used to emphasize that something is serious or should be taken seriously. The play is hilariously funny.
humorous	Full of or characterized by humor. Humorous stories.
interesting	Arousing or holding the attention. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with.
intriguing	Arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating. It s an intriguing possibility.
irresistible	Too attractive and tempting to be resisted. She felt an irresistible urge to object.
odyssey	A Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy. His odyssey from military man to politician.
rapturous	Feeling great rapture or delight. He was greeted with rapturous applause.
riveting	Completely engrossing; compelling. The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter.
salient	(of an animal) standing on its hind legs with the forepaws raised, as if leaping. Salient traits.
sensational	Causing great public interest and excitement. You look sensational.
stardom	The status of being acknowledged as a star. Stardom meant nothing to her.
stimulant	Raising levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. It is a stimulant that has a direct effect on the nervous system.
stimulating	Making lively and cheerful. A rich and stimulating working environment.