thriller

thril·ler

noun \ˈthri-lər\

Definition of THRILLER

: one that thrills; especially : a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense

Examples of THRILLER

1. His latest novel is a political thriller.
2. <those televison awards are hardly thrillers since the same people win year after year>

First Known Use of THRILLER

1889

Related to THRILLER

Synonyms: cliff-hanger, hair-raiser, suspenser, nail–biter

Related Words: photo finish, squeaker

Near Antonyms: yawner; blowout

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Rhymes with THRILLER

biller, chiller, driller, filler, giller, griller, hiller, killer, miller, pillar, schiller, Schiller, spiller, swiller, tiller, triller