thrill

[thril] / θrɪl /

NOUN

sudden excitement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventure fun inspiration pleasure wallop

STRONG

bang blast charge circus fireworks flash flush kicks lift refreshment response sensation stimulation tingle titillation turnon twitter upper

WEAK

good feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sadness

WEAK

calm depression

VERB

excite, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate delight electrify enchant fire up inspire tickle titillate wow

STRONG

arouse enthuse flush flutter galvanize glow grab juice move palpitate quicken quiver rally rouse score send stir tingle tremble

WEAK

blow away go over big key up knock one's socks off race one's motor stir up turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage disenchant repulse

STRONG

be still calm dissuade dull lose retard weaken

WEAK

bring down depress dishearten

Example Sentences

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I felt none the wiser for having enjoyed them, but I was thrilled while it lasted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe not entirely, but the thought offers a thrill.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He loves thrills, speed, adrenaline, and pushing himself beyond his limits,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

I was thrilled to see his well-deserved Emmy win a few months later.

From Los Angeles Times

The soaking rains may threaten coastal cities with flash floods and nightmarish traffic, but they promise sweet relief for snow-starved thrill seekers from Lake Tahoe to the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

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