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

Roller coasters are designed to deliver thrills through sudden drops, sharp turns and rapid changes in speed, but what kinds of injuries can these forces cause? — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Not everybody getting off the ride, stumbling to see their picture on the wall, agrees that the thrills were worth the chills. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Verb

For a group that gets 20 to 25 people to a regular demonstration every other Saturday, David Borris, one of the Deerfield organizers, said he was thrilled 150 people came to their rally. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

And to have this chance to see these birds is really thrilling. — Joseph Frederick, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026