thrill Synonyms

thrill Meaning

Wordnet

thrill (n)

the swift release of a store of affective force

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

Wordnet

thrill (v)

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

fill with sublime emotion

Webster

thrill (n.)

A warbling; a trill.

A drill. See 3d Drill, 1.

A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy.

Webster

thrill (v. t.)

A breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird.

To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.

Hence, to affect, as if by something that pierces or pricks; to cause to have a shivering, throbbing, tingling, or exquisite sensation; to pierce; to penetrate.

To hurl; to throw; to cast.

Webster

thrill (v. i.)

To pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame.

To feel a sharp, shivering, tingling, or exquisite sensation, running through the body.

thrill Sentence Examples

  1. The rollercoaster's steep drop provided an exhilarating thrill that left my heart pounding.
  2. The suspenseful movie kept me on the edge of my seat, sending shivers of thrill down my spine.
  3. Bungee jumping was an absolute thrill that tested my limits and gave me an adrenaline rush.
  4. Winning the lottery brought an unexpected thrill that filled me with euphoria.
  5. The unexpected twist in the novel gave me a sudden thrill that left me eager to turn the page.
  6. The speed of the race car gave me a thrilling sensation that made me feel invincible.
  7. The thought of conquering Mount Everest sent a thrill of anticipation through my veins.
  8. The thrill of the hunt kept me focused and determined as I searched for the elusive treasure.
  9. The thrill of a new challenge always motivates me to push past my boundaries.
  10. The thrilling surprise party brought tears of joy to my eyes as I was surrounded by loved ones.

FAQs About the word thrill

the swift release of a store of affective force, an almost pleasurable sensation of fright, something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or

exhilaration,kick, bang, jollies, pleasure, titillation, enjoyment, joy, charge,rush

weary, tire, weary, tire, pall,bore, pall, bore, dishearten, demoralize

The rollercoaster's steep drop provided an exhilarating thrill that left my heart pounding.

The suspenseful movie kept me on the edge of my seat, sending shivers of thrill down my spine.

Bungee jumping was an absolute thrill that tested my limits and gave me an adrenaline rush.

Winning the lottery brought an unexpected thrill that filled me with euphoria.