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

Award-winning author Jackson delivers clever characters, atmospheric settings, and plenty of thrills to mystery-loving fans. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

Nate and Nelson said the late-night catch was a thrill after hours of seeking far more common brown sharks. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

Or 19-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye, who was once very recently a striker and saved a penalty against Morocco in her side’s thrilling scoreless draw to conclude their group stage. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Twelve thousand engaged followers on a platform is a stadium’s worth of an audience; a number most keynote speakers would be thrilled to fill a room with. — Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026