thrill
word
/ˈθɹɪɫ/
thril
/θɹˈɪl/
thril
Definition
A thrill is a sudden strong feeling of excitement, pleasure, or fear. It can come from something fun, surprising, risky, or emotionally powerful.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for exciting experiences: 'a thrill ride', 'the thrill of victory'. It can be a noun or verb: 'It thrilled me.' Common with 'feel/get a thrill' and 'give someone a thrill'. Not the same as steady happiness; it suggests a brief, intense feeling.
Spanish: emoción intensa - escalofrío de emociónPortuguese (BR): emoção intensa - frio na barrigaPortuguese (PT): emoção intensa - arrepio de excitaçãoChinese (Simplified): 激动 - 兴奋感Chinese (Traditional): 激動 - 興奮感Hindi: रोमांच - तीव्र उत्साहArabic: إثارة شديدة - شعور بالحماسBengali: রোমাঞ্চRussian: острые ощущения - трепетJapanese: スリルVietnamese: sự hồi hộp - cảm giác kích thíchKorean: 스릴 - 짜릿함Turkish: heyecanUrdu: سنسیIndonesian: sensasi - kegembiraan
Example Sentences
I felt a thrill when the plane took off.
basic
The roller coaster gave us a thrill.
basic
Winning the game was a real thrill.
basic
I still get a thrill every time I hear that song.
natural
She loves the thrill of trying something new.
natural
For some people, the thrill is more important than the prize.
natural