Synonyms of thrill

thrill 1 of 2

noun

as in kick

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kick
• exhilaration
• rush
• frisson
• boot
• enjoyment
• titillation
• bang
• pleasure
• jollies
• joy
• charge
• surprise
• shock
• delight
• wallop
• arousal
• high
• buzz
• jolt
• intoxication
• entertainment
• amusement
• electrification
• fun
• lift
• diversion
• treat
• delectation

thrill

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verb

ˈthril 

as in to excite

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of

I was thrilled to hear that you got the promotion that you'd been so desperately wanting

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excite
• delight
• electrify
• inspire
• intrigue
• titillate
• galvanize
• intoxicate
• exhilarate
• turn on
• enchant
• arouse
• pump up
• provoke
• charge
• stimulate
• interest
• incite
• charm
• rivet
• captivate
• mesmerize
• hypnotize
• enthrall
• bewitch
• tantalize
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• discourage
• jade
• demoralize
• dishearten
• dispirit
• deject

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrill

Noun

From affordable staples like the Mustang to track-ready sports cars like the BMW M4, there's no shortage of options designed for maximum thrills and performance. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Courtesy of Reed Timmer Timmer, who has seen hundreds of tornadoes in his lifetime, says the thrill never gets old. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

Fanning in particular was thrilled about getting the opportunity to explore the origins of their decades-long relationship. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026

Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert was thrilled to see it, too. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026