thrillingly
|thrill/ing/ly|
B2
/ˈθrɪlɪŋli/
(thrilling)
excitingly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thrillingly' originates from the word 'thrill', which comes from Middle English 'thrillen', meaning 'to pierce'.
Historical Evolution
'thrillen' transformed into the modern English word 'thrill', and eventually 'thrillingly' was derived as an adverb form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'thrill' meant 'to pierce', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to excite or cause pleasure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes excitement or pleasure.
The movie was thrillingly suspenseful.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42