Synonyms of thrill

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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
• bang
• titillation
• pleasure
• jollies
• joy
• charge
• surprise
• shock
• delight
• wallop
• arousal
• high
• buzz
• jolt
• intoxication
• entertainment
• amusement
• surprize
• electrification
• fun
• lift
• diversion
• treat
• delectation

thrill

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verb (1)

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
• charm
• incite
• rivet
• captivate
• mesmerize
• hypnotize
• enthrall
• bewitch
• enthral
• tantalize
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• discourage
• jade
• demoralize
• dishearten
• dispirit
• deject

thrilling

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adjective

as in exciting

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

a thrilling adventure movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• breathtaking
• interesting
• intriguing
• inspiring
• exhilarating
• electrifying
• gripping
• electric
• intoxicating
• fascinating
• provocative
• mind-blowing
• galvanizing
• rousing
• galvanic
• rip-roaring
• heart-stopping
• mind-bending
• stimulating
• mind-boggling
• lively
• riveting
• hair-raising
• kicky
• stirring
• exhilarative
• tantalizing
• absorbing
• engrossing
• enthralling
• enchanting
• charged
• moving
• titillating
• touching
• spellbinding
• poignant
• arresting
• dynamic
• energetic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tedious
• boring
• tiresome
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• humdrum

thrilling

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verb (2)

present participle of thrill

as in electrifying

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

• exciting
• electrifying
• exhilarating
• intriguing
• inspiring
• intoxicating
• delighting
• titillating
• galvanizing
• enchanting
• riveting
• turning on
• arousing
• stimulating
• interesting
• provoking
• captivating
• charging
• mesmerizing
• charming
• pumping up
• inciting
• bewitching
• tantalizing
• spellbinding
• enthralling
• hypnotizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• discouraging
• disheartening
• palling
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• jading
• dejecting