thrill

noun
UK: /θrɪl/
US: /θrɪl/

  1. A feeling of great excitement and pleasure.

    1. I felt a thrill when I won. [ ] [ ]
    2. She got a real thrill from watching him jump over the fence. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that causes a sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.

    1. The roller coaster was a thrill. [ ] [ ]
    2. Winning the lottery would be quite a thrill, that I'm sure of! [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

kick pleasure buzz rush excitement
thrill verb

  1. To cause someone to feel great excitement and pleasure.

    1. The game thrilled the fans. [ ] [ ]
    2. It really thrilled her to be invited to such a great event. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel a sudden sharp feeling of excitement and pleasure.

    1. I thrill at the thought of traveling. [ ] [ ]
    2. He thrilled to see her again after so many years of being apart. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thrill" in English means: A feeling of great excitement and pleasure., Something that causes a sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure..

The phonetic transcription of "thrill" is /θrɪl/ in British English and /θrɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thrill": kick, pleasure, buzz, rush, excitement.

Example usage of "thrill": "I felt a thrill when I won.". More examples on the page.