Synonyms of thrills

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noun

plural of thrill

as in kicks

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

everyone gets a real thrill out of the Independence Day fireworks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kicks
• boots
• rushes
• titillations
• frissons
• exhilarations
• jollies
• enjoyments
• bangs
• pleasures
• joys
• charges
• surprises
• shocks
• delights
• jolts
• wallops
• highs
• entertainments
• intoxications
• amusements
• arousals
• surprizes
• fun
• lifts
• diversions
• buzzes
• treats
• electrifications
• delectations

thrills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of thrill

as in excites

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

• excites
• delights
• electrifies
• inspires
• exhilarates
• titillates
• intrigues
• intoxicates
• galvanizes
• turns on
• enchants
• arouses
• provokes
• charges
• pumps up
• stimulates
• rivets
• interests
• incites
• captivates
• charms
• enthralls
• mesmerizes
• hypnotizes
• enthrals
• tantalizes
• bewitches
• spellbinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• palls
• wearies
• tires
• discourages
• disheartens
• demoralizes
• jades
• dejects
• dispirits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrills

Noun

Blizzard Beach offers frosty thrills like Summit Plummet—one of the world’s tallest and fastest free-fall slides—and pint-sized fun at Tike’s Peak. —Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025

That’s when the twists, turns and thrills start. —Carole Horst, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025

Ingelsby preserves the thrills of a relentless investigation while foregrounding his ensemble’s relatable — often painfully so — experiences with guilt and forgiveness. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025

But that doesn’t stop Hawley this week from going full Alien in the final minutes, delivering all the action-horror thrills missing from last week’s more sedate episode. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025

Hand this novel to middle grade readers who love thrills, detective work, and page-turning adventures. —Caroline Carlson september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025

As is always the case with Amazon sales, this is a no-thrills deal. —Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

There are chills, twists, thrills, shocking deaths, and wild, lush-yet-levitous standout performance by Martha Plimpton as a surly police chief. —EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025

However, for hardcore fans of The Expanse, the game is firmly rooted in the political thrills and far-reaching lore of the IP. —Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025

Verb

While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion. —Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025