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thrill
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- pronunciation:
- thrIl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
thrills, thrilling, thrilled |
definition: |
to make someone suddenly excited or very happy.
Skiing fast thrills me.Getting a bicycle for her birthday thrilled her.- synonyms:
- excite
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- fire, inspire, stir
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related words: |
excite |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
something that makes you suddenly excited or happy.
It was a thrill to meet the president.- similar words:
- bang, rush
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derivation: |
thrillingly (adv.) |
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