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thrilling ending

[ˈθrɪlɪŋ ˈɛndɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: thrilling endings
final emocionante
1. A conclusion to a story, film, game, or event that is exciting, suspenseful, and emotionally engaging
The movie had a thrilling ending that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
O filme teve um final emocionante que deixou o público à beira da cadeira.
2. An unexpected or dramatic conclusion that provides excitement and satisfaction to the audience
The sports match ended with a thrilling ending as the underdog team scored in the final seconds.
A partida de esportes terminou com um final emocionante quando o time desclassificado marcou nos últimos segundos.
NYC Slang
a real nail-biter of an ending
Synonyms
exciting endingclimactic endinggripping conclusiondramatic finalesuspenseful conclusion
Antonyms
dull endingboring conclusionanticlimactic endingflat finale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
final emocionante
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
desfecho emocionante
Alternative formal term used in Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
final empolgante
Variant using 'empolgante' to emphasize excitement
Portugal
final emocionante
European Portuguese uses same translation as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

edge of your seat
keep you guessing until the end
leave you breathless
heart-pounding finale
nail-biter conclusion
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