Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thrill

verb, noun
/θrɪl/
Definition
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
Examples
  • The roller coaster gave me a thrill like no other.
  • She felt a thrill of anticipation before the concert began.
  • His stories always manage to thrill the audience.
Meaning
To thrill someone is to cause them to feel intense excitement or joy.
Synonyms
  • excitement
  • exhilaration
  • joy
  • delight
  • stimulus