Thrillingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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thrillingly

 

[ ˈθrɪlɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or event

In an exciting or exhilarating manner; causing excitement or anticipation.

Synonyms

excitingly, exhilaratingly.

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Word Description / Examples
thrillingly

Use this word when describing something that creates a strong sense of excitement and suspense, often of a dramatic nature.

  • The novel was thrillingly suspenseful from start to finish
  • The chase scene in the movie was thrillingly executed
excitingly

This word is suitable for situations that induce feelings of excitement and interest, but not necessarily suspense.

  • The new video game was excitingly fun
  • She spoke excitingly about her upcoming trip
exhilaratingly

Best used to describe actions or experiences that are highly stimulating and energetically joyful.

  • He ran exhilaratingly through the finish line
  • The roller coaster ride was exhilaratingly fun

Examples of usage

  • She waited thrillingly for the results of the competition.
  • He thrillingly jumped out of the plane for his first skydiving experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrillingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emocionantemente

🇮🇳 रोमांचक ढंग से

🇩🇪 aufregend

🇮🇩 dengan mendebarkan

🇺🇦 захоплююче

🇵🇱 emocjonująco

🇯🇵 スリリングに

🇫🇷 de manière palpitante

🇪🇸 emocionantemente

🇹🇷 heyecan verici bir şekilde

🇰🇷 스릴 있게

🇸🇦 بشكل مثير

🇨🇿 vzrušujícím způsobem

🇸🇰 vzrušujúco

🇨🇳 惊险地

🇸🇮 vznemirljivo

🇮🇸 spennandi

🇰🇿 қозғаушы түрде

🇬🇪 აღფრთოვანებით

🇦🇿 həyəcanla

🇲🇽 emocionantemente

Etymology

The adverb 'thrillingly' is derived from the verb 'thrill', which has origins in Middle English and Old English. The word 'thrill' originally meant 'to pierce' or 'to penetrate'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the sense of excitement or exhilaration that we associate with it today. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'thrillingly', indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The word 'thrillingly' is commonly used in literature and everyday language to convey a sense of excitement or anticipation.

See also: thrill, thrilled, thriller, thrilling.