THRILL Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of thrill

as in kick

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks

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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

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On both nights, fans spilled out of the venue still high from the thrill of their evening entertainment—and looking good doing it. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Spooky season is all about getting your thrills, and for the literary-inclined, there is plenty to look forward to this month. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026

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Halloween on the Hill Des Moines The historic homes in Des Moines’ Sherman Hill neighborhood become a spectacle of haunting decorations and thrilling sights during the annual Halloween on the Hill event. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 The last time the Indians started a season 6-0 was in 1967, but Keller equaled that by virtue of a thrilling 49-42 win over Trophy Club Byron Nelson in key District 4-6A game on Thursday night at Keller ISD Stadium. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrill

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On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
After Matthew Smith blocked Michigan State’s 33-yard field-goal attempt by Liam Boyd, Chiles drove the Wildcats 64 yards in eight plays to set up the winning kick.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick

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Recent developments, such as Meta's Muse personal agent app and its latest proprietary foundation model, Muse Wonder, released earlier this week, have begun to excite investors who are optimistic about new AI business opportunities.

— Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
And, continuing their hot streak, Celine and Chanel have buyers excited about next season’s ready-to-wear and accessory sales.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of excite

Noun

The island’s allure is often centered around exhilaration—surfing on its west coast and exploring its fathomless forests—yet a calmer current of energy runs alongside this adventurous spirit.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhilaration

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The Nespresso devotee in your life will delight at the chance to try a different classic or limited-edition coffee capsule every day in the lead-up to Christmas.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Tse Yang was the finest Chinese restaurant to open in Madrid, and its crispy Peking Duck has been delighting locals for years.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of delight

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While the resulting hydrogen can help decarbonize industries that are difficult to electrify directly, its wider adoption has been constrained by its cost compared with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
To electrify their countries, governments will need to invest in power generation, transmission lines, and transformers.

— Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

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