thrilling

thrilling — adjective

1. Something that is thrilling makes you feel very excited and full of positive ene

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Something that is thrilling makes you feel very excited and full of positive energy, especially when it involves speed, danger, a surprising turn of events, or a powerful emotional moment.

例句

Nora found the roller coaster ride absolutely thrilling and asked to go again.

find + object + thrilling

The final match was so thrilling that the fans cheered for hours.

so + thrilling + that-clause

同義詞
  • exciting

    more general and slightly less intense; covers a wider range of positive emotions

  • exhilarating

    emphasises a physical rush of energy and speed; slightly more formal

  • electrifying

    suggests a sudden, powerful jolt of excitement; more dramatic and less common

  • gripping

    used specifically for stories, films, or performances that hold your full attention

反義詞
  • boring

    the most direct opposite — lacking any excitement

  • dull

    suggests something is slow and uninteresting, opposite of fast-paced thrills

文法句型

thrilling + noun

be + so + thrilling + that-clause

find + object + thrilling

the most + thrilling + noun

用法筆記

Commonly modifies nouns for events, performances, or experiences — especially those involving speed, risk, or surprise. Less often applied to ordinary daily activities. Do not confuse with 'thrilled', which describes a person's emotional state rather than the thing that causes it.

常見錯誤

❌I am very thrilling about the concert.
✅I am very thrilled about the concert.
💡'thrilling' describes the thing that causes excitement; 'thrilled' describes how a person feels.
❌It was a thrill ride.
✅It was a thrilling ride.
💡'thrill' as a noun should not replace the adjective form.