What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thrillsome
Example
The amusement park ride was quite thrillsome. [thrillsome: adjective]
Example
She found the idea of skydiving to be thrillsome. [thrillsome: adjective]
thrilling
Example
The movie was so thrilling that I couldn't look away. [thrilling: adjective]
Example
The roller coaster ride was thrilling from start to finish. [thrilling: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thrilling is more commonly used than thrillsome in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thrillsome and thrilling?
Thrilling is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while thrillsome is less common and may be considered more informal.
