Exciting vs. Thrilling — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Exciting and Thrilling
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Exciting
Creating or producing excitement
An exciting adventure story.
Thrilling
Thrilling is a 1965 Italian comedy film. The film is split into three distinct segments, each directed by a different director; namely Carlo Lizzani, Ettore Scola and Gian Luigi Polidoro.
Exciting
Present participle of excite
Thrilling
To cause to feel a sudden sensation of pleasure or delight; excite greatly
Was thrilled to learn that she had won the contest.
Exciting
Creating or producing excitement
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Thrilling
To cause to quiver, tremble, or vibrate.
Exciting
The process of something becoming excited; excitation.
Thrilling
To feel a sudden sensation of pleasure or delight
"His answer came that afternoon and she thrilled to see the handwriting" (Susan Minot).
Exciting
Calling or rousing into action; producing excitement; as, exciting events; an exciting story.
Thrilling
To quiver, tremble, or vibrate.
Exciting
Creating or arousing excitement;
An exciting account of her trip
Thrilling
A sudden feeling of pleasure or excitement
It gave him a thrill to learn their secret.
Exciting
Stimulating interest and discussion;
An exciting novel
Thrilling
A source or cause of pleasure or excitement
The thrills of the amusement park.
Thrilling
A quivering or trembling caused by sudden excitement or emotion.
Thrilling
(Medicine) A slight palpable vibration associated with a cardiac murmur and certain other cardiac or respiratory conditions.
Thrilling
Inflection of thrill
Thrilling
Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.
Thrilling
A thrill.
Thrilling
Causing a thrill; causing tremulous excitement; deeply moving; as, a thrilling romance.
Thrilling
Causing a surge of emotion or excitement;
She gave a electrifying performance
A thrilling performer to watch
Thrilling
Causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock;
A thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake
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