What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exhilarating
Example
The roller coaster ride was exhilarating. [exhilarating: adjective]
Example
She felt exhilarated after completing the marathon. [exhilarated: past participle]
thrilling
Example
The horror movie was thrilling. [thrilling: adjective]
Example
He found the bungee jumping experience to be thrilling. [thrilling: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thrilling is more commonly used than exhilarating in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exhilarating and thrilling?
Both exhilarating and thrilling can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but exhilarating may be considered slightly more formal due to its less frequent use in everyday language.
