thrilling
Makes pulse race
Thrilling describes something that produces a sudden, intense wave of excitement or emotion—a physical sensation that seems to shoot through you.
A thrilling movie, a thrilling finish, a thrilling discovery.
The word suggests being stirred deeply, often with an element of suspense or danger: It was thrilling to watch her cross the high wire.
Causing intense physical excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- joltAbrupt forceful shake
- pumpedExcitedly eager, energized
energized · fight-or-flight · white-knuckle · high-octane · daredevil · death-defying · spine-tingling · hair-raising
Looping amusement track vehicle
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
- awe-inspiringEvoking reverential wonder
epic · spectacular · sensational · electrifying · invigorating · euphoric · rapturous · unforgettable
Completely holding one's attention
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
enthralling · gripping · compelling · transfixing · immersive · unputdownable · page-turner · binge-worthy
Extremely tense or anxious
- edge-of-seatIntensely suspenseful experience
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- tensionStretched or strained state
- anticipationState of awaiting something
uncertainty · thriller · mystery · whodunit · foreboding · apprehension · intrigue · jeopardy
Arousing interest or energy
- rousingExciting strong feeling
- stirringArousing strong emotion
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- livelyAnimated and energetic
vivid · dynamic · action-packed · fast-paced · dramatic · explosive · climactic · showstopping
Emotionally affecting
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- intenseExtreme in degree
- powerfulHaving great strength
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
overwhelming · stirring · poignant · visceral · cathartic · triumphant · inspiring
heart-pounding
Causing intense physical excitement
pumped · energized · fight-or-flight · white-knuckle · high-octane · daredevil · death-defying · spine-tingling · hair-raising · nerve-wracking
rollercoaster
Looping amusement track vehicle
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- jaw-droppingExtremely surprising or impressive
awe-inspiring · epic · spectacular · sensational · electrifying · invigorating · euphoric · rapturous · unforgettable · once-in-a-lifetime
riveting
Completely holding one's attention
- engrossingCompletely holding one's attention
- absorbingHolding attention completely
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
mesmerizing · enthralling · gripping · compelling · transfixing · immersive · unputdownable · page-turner · binge-worthy · hypnotic
nail-biting
Extremely tense or anxious
- edge-of-seatIntensely suspenseful experience
- cliffhangerSuspenseful unresolved ending
- tensionStretched or strained state
anticipation · uncertainty · thriller · mystery · whodunit · foreboding · apprehension · intrigue · jeopardy · peril
stimulating
Arousing interest or energy
lively · vivid · dynamic · action-packed · fast-paced · dramatic · explosive · climactic · showstopping · blockbuster
moving
Emotionally affecting
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- intenseExtreme in degree
- powerfulHaving great strength
profound · overwhelming · stirring · poignant · visceral · cathartic · triumphant · inspiring
- emotional reactionsinspiring, moving, touching, heartwarming, chilling
- Fast & Furiousaction-packed, adrenaline rush, breakneck, drag racing, engine
- travel adjectivesscenic, exotic, adventurous, luxurious, remote
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- media descriptorsdramatic, suspenseful, emotional, atmospheric, cinematic
- suspensesuspense, suspenseful, tension, nail-biter, nail-biting
thrillingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · tedious · monotonous · unexciting · mind-numbing
thrillingdepressing
Causing low mood
discouraging · dispiriting · deflating · disheartening · upsetting