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Meaning of thrill
The primary meaning of the word "thrill" is to feel or cause someone to feel a strong feeling of excitement or pleasure.
Etymology of thrill
The word "thrill" originates from the Old English word "þrillan", which means "to pierce" or "to perforate", and is related to the Old Norse word "þrilla", which means "to drill" or "to bore"
Historically, the word "thrill" was used to describe a sharp or piercing sensation, and over time its meaning expanded to include feelings of excitement or pleasure
Synonyms
exhilarate
excite
electrify
thrill
stimulate
inspire
delight
please
entertain
amuse
enchant
captivate
fascinate
intrigue
beguile
enthrall
entice
allure
attract
charm
bewitch
spellbind
mesmerize
hypnotize
rivet
grip
absorb
engross
absorb
engross
captivate
fascinate
intrigue
beguile
enthrall
entice
allure
attract
charm
bewitch
spellbind
mesmerize
hypnotize
rivet
grip
Definitions
- A feeling of great excitement or pleasure, typically one that is intense or invigorating
- A source of excitement or pleasure, typically one that is intense or invigorating
- To feel a sudden sharp sensation, typically one of excitement or pleasure
Usage Examples
- The rollercoaster ride gave her a thrill she would never forget
- The news of her promotion sent a thrill through her entire body
- The crowd felt a thrill of excitement as the concert began
Antonyms
bore
depress
disappoint
dishearten
displease
frustrate
irritate
annoy
anger
enrage
exasperate
dispirit
dismay
discourage
disillusion
dissatisfy
discontent
displease
bore
depress
disappoint
dishearten
displease