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

2 of 2

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

To the public, Franks’ death appeared to have been orchestrated for money and thrills. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Santos’ approach to the game contains mild thrills and minimal spills. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Verb

This afternoon’s result means there’ll be no repeat of the thrilling final we were treated to in Qatar, when Argentina beat France on penalties in a game widely regarded as the greatest World Cup final ever. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Moments later, Bryan walked through the front door, and Cassidy raced into his arms, thrilled that her uncle had made it to her recital after all. — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 14 July 2026