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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: |
When something thrills you, it makes you suddenly excited or very happy.
The arrival of the movie star thrilled the crowd.- synonyms:
- excite, stimulate
- antonyms:
- bore
- similar words:
- fire, inspire, stir
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| related words: |
excite |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A thrill is something that makes you feel excited or very happy.
Having a big part in the school play last year was a big thrill for Ben's sister.- synonyms:
- excitement
- similar words:
- bang, high, kick, rush
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| definition 2: |
A thrill is a sudden, sharp feeling of great excitement.
Some people love the thrill they get from skiing down a very steep slope.The girls felt a thrill as they reached the top of the roller coaster. |
| derivation: |
thrillingly (adv.) |
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