thrilling experience

[ˈθrɪlɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriəns]
noun phrasefemininepl: thrilling experiences / experiências emocionantes
experiência emocionante
1. an event or occurrence that produces intense excitement, pleasure, or a sense of exhilaration
Skydiving was the most thrilling experience of her life.
Pular de paraquedas foi a experiência mais emocionante de sua vida.
2. a moment or activity that causes excitement or nervous anticipation
Meeting the famous actor was a thrilling experience for the fans.
Conhecer o ator famoso foi uma experiência emocionante para os fãs.
In Brazilian culture, thrilling experiences are often associated with adventure tourism, carnival celebrations, and outdoor sports. Americans tend to use this phrase for both dangerous and pleasurable experiences, while in Portugal and Brazil, it's more commonly reserved for genuinely exciting or emotionally intense moments. The phrase is frequently used in travel marketing and tourism industries in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions.
NYC Slang
mind-blowing experience / wild ride
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exciting experienceexhilarating momentthrilling adventureelectrifying occurrenceheart-pounding event
Antonyms / Antônimos
boring experiencedull momentmundane occurrencetedious experience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experiência emocionante
most common and widely understood across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
experiência emocionante / vivência arrebatadora
informal variant using 'vivência' is popular
São Paulo
experiência emocionante / experiência radical
younger speakers may use 'radical' for extremely thrilling experiences
Portugal
experiência emocionante / experiência arrebatadora
Portuguese speakers prefer 'arrebatadora' for more intense thrills

Related Words

adventureexcitementadrenaline rushexhilarationthrill

Related Idioms & Phrases

a rush of adrenaline
the time of one's life
heart-pounding moment
edge of your seat
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