NYT Dictionary

THRILLING

/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/
VerbAdjectiveNounTHRILL-ingthrill-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of thrill

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

thrillticklevibrateshuddershiverthrobexhilarateinebriateexaltbeatify

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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