superthriller

noun

su·​per·​thrill·​er ˌsü-pər-ˈthri-lər How to pronounce superthriller (audio)
plural superthrillers
: an exceptionally exciting thriller
a cinematic superthriller

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superthriller was in 1917

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“Superthriller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superthriller. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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