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   thrill

   /θrɪl/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure: "the thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane" Similar (feeling of) excitementthrilling experiencestimulationsensationglowtingletitillationfunenjoymentamusementdelightjoypleasuretreatadventureinformal:buzzkickcharge
   • ▪ an experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure: "to ride a winner is always a thrill"
   • ▪ a wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation: "a thrill of excitement ran through her" Similar tremorwaverushsurgeflashflushblazestabdartthrobtremblequiverfluttershuddervibrationflowgushstreamfloodtorrent
   • 2. a vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope.
   • ▪ a throb or pulsation. archaic

   verb

   • 1. cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure: "he is certain to thrill audiences with his wild and crazy antics" Similar excitestimulatearouserouseinspiregive joy todelightgive pleasure tostir (up)exhilarateintoxicateelectrifygalvanizemovemotivatefire (with enthusiasm)fire someone's imaginationfuelbrightenanimateliftquickeninformal:give someone a buzzgive someone a kickgive someone a chargeOpposite bore
   • ▪ experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure: "thrill to the magic of the world's greatest guitarist"
   • 2. (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor: "the shock of alarm thrilled through her"
   • ▪ quiver or throb. literary Similar be/feel excitedtinglefeel joyinformal:get a buzz out ofget a kick out ofget a charge out ofrushracesurgecascadecoursefloodflowgushwashwell upsweepflashblazethrobquivershiverfluttershuddervibrate

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   THRILL definition: 1. a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant: 2. to make someone feel…. Learn more.

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   thrill: [verb] to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement. to cause to have a shivering or tingling sensation.

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   THRILL meaning: 1. a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant: 2. to make someone feel…. Learn more.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishthrill noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   thrill (to do something) It gave me a big thrill to meet my favourite author in person. thrill (of doing something) the thrill of catching a really big fish; She gets an obvious thrill out of performing. They were just in search of cheap thrills (= excitement that has no real value).

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTHRILL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure 2. a situation producing such a sensation 3. a trembling sensation.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define thrill. thrill synonyms, thrill pronunciation, thrill translation, English dictionary definition of thrill. v. thrilled , thrill·ing , thrills v. tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden sensation of pleasure or delight; excite greatly: ...

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   thrill: 1 n something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation “the thrills of space travel” Type of: excitation , excitement something that agitates and arouses n an almost pleasurable sensation of fright Synonyms: chill , frisson , quiver , shiver , shudder , tingle Type of: fear , fearfulness , fright an emotion ...

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   Thrill definition: to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.. See examples of THRILL used in a sentence.

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    THRILL definition: 1. a strong feeling of excitement and pleasure: 2. to make someone feel excited and happy: . Learn more.

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    Thrill definition: To cause to feel a sudden sensation of pleasure or delight; excite greatly.