thrill

thrill · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

  2. 2.

    [as verb]To cause a sudden feeling of excitement.

Forms

plural: thrills

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    thrill seeker — Someone who seeks exciting experiences.
  • •
    cheap thrill — A brief, superficial excitement.

Related words

Antonyms: boredom
See also: excitement, exhilaration, rush
Synonyms: excitement, exhilaration, rush

Etymology

From Old English þyrlian ("to pierce"), the sense developing from a physical sensation to emotional excitement.