Thrill meaning

What does “thrill” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“thrill” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the swift release of a store of affective force.

thrill

the swift release of a store of affective force
“they got a great bang out of it”
“what a boot!”
Synonymsbang boot charge rush flush kick
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
“a frisson of surprise shot through him”
Synonymsfrisson shiver chill quiver shudder tingle
something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
“the thrills of space travel”

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
“The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow”
feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
“he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine”
Synonymstickle vibrate
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
Synonymsshudder shiver throb
fill with sublime emotion
“The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies”
“He was inebriated by his phenomenal success”
Synonymsexhilarate tickle pink inebriate exalt beatify

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University