thrill

/θɹˈɪl/

/ˈθɹɪɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Thrill

[NOUN]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

synonyms : chill

the swift release of a store of affective force

synonyms : bang

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

to thrill

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

to experience great excitement and pleasure

synonyms : tickle

vibrate

fill with sublime emotion

synonyms : beatify

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

synonyms : shiver

shudder

throb

Examples

1. The fast roller coaster thrilled riders with its speed.

2. He was thrilled when he landed a plum job at a top-tier tech company.

3. They know the thrill of victory after winning the championship game in overtime.

4. Millions tune in to watch the thrills and spills of stock car racing.

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