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thrilling

verb noun adjective

To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
G
Contains
HR
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/ /ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

  2. To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.

  3. To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.

  4. To hurl; to throw; to cast.

verb

  1. To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements.

noun

  1. A thrill.

adjective

  1. Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.

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