thrill 1 of 2

noun

Definition of thrillnext
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 How to pronounce thrill (audio)
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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Recent Examples of thrill
Noun
The kid will fly, and depending on their thrill-ride tolerance, will emerge grinning or in tears. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Some carry commercial weight, others the thrill of introducing a brand. — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
Gabriel Dubé-Dupuis, Cirque du Soleil’s creative director, said Megan was thrilled by the initial mock up. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Actor Robert Davi, who made his first film in 1977 with Frank Sinatra, also thrilled the crowd. — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thrill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrill
  1. kick
  2. excite
  3. exhilaration
  4. delight
  5. electrify
Noun
  • After their match at this premium live event, Orton was left with a kick to his head and a bloody gash.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Tomcats then won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 to extend their magical run with a 2-1 victory over Evanston in a Class 3A state semifinal at Rockford Guilford.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kick
Verb
  • Though some people were taken aback by her eagerness to be in the sky, Filgueiras was excited by it.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The products’ custom orange-floral scent complete the entire at-home experience, which means you’ll actually be excited come hair-wash day.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 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
Verb
  • That perspective aligned with the enduring Italian belief that objects should delight, particularly during periods of collective hardship.
    — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The calendar can become a series of buildups and letdowns around the prospect of surprise delights.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of delight
Verb
  • Earlier this year, a Nevada company rebooted efforts to lease more than 3,700 acres of public land in southern Ada County for a 4-million-square-foot data center complex, as well as a new power plant to help electrify it.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Cougars stuffed all the ways Utah likes to run the ball until Dampier took matters into his own hands and posted a season high in rushing in electrifying style.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of electrify

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