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View usage for: (θrɪl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense thrills, present participle thrilling, past tense, past participle thrilled1. countable noun [usually singular]If something gives you a thrill, it gives you a sudden feeling of great excitement, pleasure, or fear. I can remember the thrill of not knowing what I would get on Christmas morning. [+ of] It's a great thrill for a cricket-lover like me to play at the home of cricket. [+ for] ...the realization that new adventures, new thrills, and new worlds lie ahead. Synonyms: pleasure, charge [slang], kick [informal], glow More Synonyms of thrill 2. verbIf something thrills you, or if you thrill at it, it gives you a feeling of great pleasure and excitement. The electric atmosphere both terrified and thrilled him. [VERB noun] The children will thrill at all their favourite characters. [V + at/to] Synonyms: excite, stimulate, arouse, move More Synonyms of thrill 3. See also thrilled, thrilling 4. See thrills and spills More Synonyms of thrill thrill in British English (θrɪl) noun1. a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure seeing his book for sale gave him a thrill 2. a situation producing such a sensation it was a thrill to see Rome for the first time 3. a trembling sensation caused by fear or emotional shock 4. pathology an abnormal slight tremor associated with a heart or vascular murmur, felt on palpation verb5. to feel or cause to feel a thrill 6. to tremble or cause to tremble; vibrate or quiver Word origin Old English thӯrlian to pierce, from thyrel hole; see nostril, throughthrill in American English (θrɪl) verb transitive1. to cause sharply exhilarating excitement in; make shiver or tingle with excitement 2. to produce vibrations or quivering in; cause to tremble verb intransitive3. to feel emotional excitement; shiver or tingle with excitement 4. to tremble; vibrate; quiver noun5. a thrilling or being thrilled; tremor of excitement 6. the quality of thrilling, or the ability to thrill the thrill of the chase 7. something that causes emotional excitement 8. a. a vibration; tremor; quiver b. Medicine an abnormal tremor, as of the circulatory system, that can be felt by the hand on palpation Word origin ME thrillen, by metathesis < thyrlen < OE thyr(e)lian, to pierce < thyrel, perforation, hole < base of thurh, through Examples of 'thrill' in a sentencethrill There is no other sport out there that can give you that thrill and that excitement.And it was thrilling to see that rub off.They were thrilled to get him.The game is no longer played for the thrill, but for quite different reasons.There's something thrilling about not being able to change your mind.They are not on the street doing drugs, getting their thrills.A disappointing prospect for those who like property to provide thrills and spills.I was thrilled to see her.Those brought up on speed, drama, thrills and spills were watching something alien to them.A spokesman said:'Everyone is absolutely thrilled.Seeing new churches sprouting has been a great thrill for me.She was disgusted at herself and yet the anticipation was sending thrills through her body.Their real purpose is to get a thrill by encouraging others to kill themselves.Everyone on board was thrilled to have played their part.The thrills and spills are almost as important as the end result.He also has you for thrills and excitement.It sounds great and really thrills me.But now he fairly leaped out of bed and laughed with the thrill of anticipation.The result is a passable movie for western fans willing to get their thrills in any format.She looked absolutely thrilled that her crazy idea had actually worked.But she recovered well and looked shocked and thrilled to receive a bouquet of flowers during the curtain call.And now a new owner will be able to enjoy its sweeping views and the thrill of feeling part of history.It was a big thrill, like a big sensory love sickness.Secondly, pleasure in the thrill of defiance.But for those who like their thrills with frills, that will probably be more than enough.There's the illicit thrill of playing games of risk behind closed doors.I was shocked but thrilled at the idea too.She said yesterday: 'We are thrilled and so excited about becoming parents.She says: 'I love the thrill of a shop and buying new clothes.She added: 'We are thrilled at the arrival.My rationalism dissolved and I experienced a sudden thrill at actually touching a person who had left the Earth. British English: thrill / θrɪl/ NOUN If something gives you a thrill, it gives you a sudden feeling of great excitement, pleasure, or fear. I love the thrill of surfing. - American English: thrill
- Arabic: رَعْشَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: sensação
- Chinese: 异常兴奋
- Croatian: uzbuđenje
- Czech: vzrušení
- Danish: henrykkelse
- Dutch: sensatie
- European Spanish: estremecimiento
- Finnish: kiihtymys
- French: frisson
- German: Erregung
- Greek: ρίγος
- Italian: brivido
- Japanese: ぞくぞくする感じ
- Korean: 스릴
- Norwegian: spenning
- Polish: dreszcz
- European Portuguese: sensação
- Romanian: fior
- Russian: возбуждение
- Latin American Spanish: estremecimiento
- Swedish: spänning sensation
- Thai: ความตื่นเต้น
- Turkish: heyecan
- Ukrainian: захоплення
- Vietnamese: sự hồi hộp
British English: thrill VERB If something thrills you, or if you thrill at it, it gives you a feeling of great pleasure and excitement. The electric atmosphere both terrified and thrilled him. - American English: thrill
- Brazilian Portuguese: entusiasmar
- Chinese: 使激动
- European Spanish: aterrar
- French: exciter
- German: erregen
- Italian: eccitare
- Japanese: どきどきさせる/どきどきする
- Korean: 설레게 하다
- European Portuguese: entusiasmar
- Latin American Spanish: entusiasmar
Chinese translation of 'thrill' n (c) - (= excitement)
兴(興)奋(奮) (xīngfèn)
vi to thrill at/to sth 因某事而兴(興)奋(奮) (yīn mǒushì ér xīngfèn)
vt - [person, audience]
使兴(興)奋(奮) (shǐ xīngfèn) to give sb a thrill 使某人兴(興)奋(奮) (shǐ mǒurén xīngfèn) a thrill of anticipation/surprise 一阵(陣)期望/惊(驚)奇 (yī zhèn qīwàng/jīngqí) to be thrilled with sth/to do sth/that ... 对(對)于(於)某事/做某事/ ... 感到兴(興)奋(奮) (duìyú mǒushì/zuò mǒushì/ ... gǎndào xīngfèn)
Definition a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure I remember the thrill of opening presents on Christmas morning. Synonyms pleasure charge (slang) glow high stimulation titillation flush of excitement Opposites boredom , tedium , monotony , dullness , ennui , dreariness Definition a sudden trembling sensation caused by fear or emotional shock He felt a thrill of fear, of adrenaline. Definition to feel or cause to feel a thrill The electric atmosphere both thrilled and terrified him. Synonyms stimulate send (slang) flush tingle give someone a kick Definition to vibrate or quiver Additional synonymsHe apologized, saying this subject always aroused him. Synonyms inflame, move, warm, excite, spur, provoke, animate, prod, stir up, agitate, quicken, enliven, goad, fomentDefinition a sense of excitement Performing still gives him a buzz. Synonyms thrill, charge (slang), kick (informal), pleasure, glow, sensation, stimulation, tingle, titillation, flush of excitement Definition to startle or excite intensely The spectators were electrified by his courage. Synonyms thrill, shock, excite, amaze, stir, stimulate, astonish, startle, arouse, animate, rouse, astound, jolt, fire, galvanize, take your breath awayAdditional synonymsDefinition a quick flapping or vibrating motion She felt a flutter of trepidation in her stomach. Synonyms tremor, tremble, shiver, shudder, palpitation Definition to wave rapidly a butterfly fluttering its wings Synonyms beat, bat, flap, tremble, shiver, flicker, ripple, waver, fluctuate, agitate, ruffle, quiver, vibrate, palpitateDefinition an exciting effect I got a kick out of seeing my name in print. Synonyms thrill, glow, buzz (slang), tingle, high (informal), sensationDefinition to arouse affection, pity, or compassion in These stories surprised and moved me. Synonyms touch, affect, excite, impress, stir, agitate, disquiet, make an impression on, tug at your heartstrings (facetious) Definition to shudder because of instability Her shoulders quaked. Synonyms shake, tremble, quiver, move, rock, shiver, throb, shudder, wobble, waver, vibrate, pulsate, quail, totter, convulseDefinition a shaking or trembling I felt a quiver of panic. Synonyms shake, tremble, shiver, throb, shudder, tremor, spasm, vibration, tic, convulsion, palpitation, pulsation Definition to shake with a tremulous movement; tremble His bottom lip quivered and big tears rolled down his cheeks. Synonyms shake, tremble, shiver, quake, shudder, agitate, vibrate, pulsate, quaver, convulse, palpitateDefinition to move to excitement or rapture Synonyms move, please, excite, delight, charm, stir, thrill, turn (someone) on (slang), enrapture, electrify, ravish, titillate, enthrall, intoxicateDefinition a state of excitement She caused a sensation at the Montreal Olympics. Synonyms excitement, surprise, thrill, stir, scandal, furore, agitation, commotionDefinition (of a voice) to tremble because of anger or nervousness I stood there, crying and shaking with fear. Synonyms tremble, shiver, quake, shudder, quiverAdditional synonymsDefinition a shiver of fear or horror She recoiled with a shudder. Synonyms shiver, trembling, tremor, quiver, spasm, convulsionDefinition to shake or tremble suddenly and violently from horror or fear She shuddered with cold. Synonyms shiver, shake, tremble, quake, quiver, convulseDefinition to excite or move (someone) emotionally I was intrigued by him, stirred by his intellect. Synonyms stimulate, move, excite, fire, raise, touch, affect, urge, inspire, prompt, spur, thrill, provoke, arouse, awaken, animate, rouse, prod, quicken, inflame, incite, instigate, electrify, kindleDefinition the act or sensation of throbbing His head jerked up at the throb of the engine. Synonyms vibration, pulse, throbbing, resonance, reverberation, judder (informal), pulsation Definition (of engines, drums, etc.) to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat The engines throbbed. Synonyms vibrate, pulse, resonate, pulsate, reverberate, shake, judder (informal) a sudden tingle of excitement Synonyms thrill, quiver, shiver, goose pimples Definition to arouse or excite pleasurably, esp. in a sexual way food to titillate the most jaded of palates Synonyms excite, arouse, interest, thrill, provoke, turn on (slang), tease, tickle, tantalizeDefinition an involuntary shudder or vibration He felt a tremor in his arm. Synonyms shake, shaking, tremble, trembling, shiver, quaking, wobble, quiver, quivering, agitation, vibration, quaverDefinition to undergo or cause to undergo vibration Her whole body seemed to vibrate with terror. Synonyms shake, tremble, shiver, fluctuate, quiver, oscillate, judder (informal) Definition a vibrating The vibration dislodged the pins from the plane's rudder. Synonyms shaking, shake, trembling, quake, quaking, shudder, shuddering, quiver, oscillation, judder (informal) |