Definitions for thrill
θrɪlthrill

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, thrill, kicknoun

   the swift release of a store of affective force

   "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"

2. frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tinglenoun

   an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

   "a frisson of surprise shot through him"

3. thrillverb

   something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

   "the thrills of space travel"

4. thrillverb

   cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

   "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"

5. thrill, tickle, vibrateverb

   feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

   "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"

6. shudder, shiver, throb, thrillverb

   tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

7. exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatifyverb

   fill with sublime emotion

   "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. thrillnoun

   a trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion

2. thrillnoun

   a cause of sudden excitement; a kick

3. thrillnoun

   a slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur

4. thrillverb

   To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

5. thrillverb

   To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.

6. thrillverb

   To pierce.

7. Etymology: From þyrlian.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Thrillverb

   To pierce; to bore; to penetrate; to drill.

   Etymology: þyrlian . Saxon; drilla, Swedish.

   The cruel word her tender heart so thrill’d,
   That sudden cold did run through every vein,
   And stormy horrour all her senses fill’d
   With dying fit, that down she fell for pain. Fairy Qu.

   He pierced through his chaffed chest
   With thrilling point of deadly iron brand,
   And lanc’d his lordly heart. Fairy Qu. b. i.

   A servant that he bred, thrill’d with remorse,
   Oppos’d against the act; bending his sword
   To his great master. William Shakespeare, King Lear.

   Nature, that heard such sound,
   Beneath the hollow round
   Of Cynthia’s seat, the airy region thrilling,
   Now was almost won,
   To think her part was done. John Milton.

2. To Thrillverb

   1. To have the quality of piercing.

   The knight his thrillant spear again assay’d,
   In his brass-plated body to emboss. Fairy Qu. b. i.

   With that, one of his thrillant darts he threw,
   Headed with ire and vengeable despite. Fairy Qu. b. ii.

   2. To pierce or wound the ear with a sharp sound.

   The piteous maiden, careful, comfortless,
   Does throw out thrilling shrieks, and shrieking cries. Fairy Queen, b. i.

   3. To feel a sharp tingling sensation.

   To seek sweet safety out,
   In vaults and prisons; and to thrill and shake,
   Ev’n at the crying of our nation’s crow,
   Thinking his voice an armed Englishman. William Shakespeare.

   Art thou not horribly afraid? Doth not thy blood thrill at it? William Shakespeare, Henry IV. p. i.

   4. To pass with a tingling sensation.

   A faint cold fear thrills through my veins,
   That almost freezes up the heat of life. William Shakespeare.

   A sudden horror chill
   Ran through each nerve, and thrill’d in ev’ry vein. Addison.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. thrill

   Thrill is a feeling of excitement, exhilaration, or intense pleasure experienced in response to engaging in an exciting, bold, or daring activity or event. It is often associated with a rush of adrenaline and a heightened sense of awareness, creating a sense of extreme enjoyment or satisfaction. Thrill can arise from various sources, such as extreme sports, adventurous experiences, suspenseful situations, or thrilling entertainment. It usually involves a combination of physical, psychological, and emotional stimulation, which can vary in intensity and duration depending on the individual's preferences and tolerance for excitement.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Thrillnoun

   a warbling; a trill

2. Thrillverb

   a breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird

3. Thrillverb

   to perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill

4. Thrillverb

   hence, to affect, as if by something that pierces or pricks; to cause to have a shivering, throbbing, tingling, or exquisite sensation; to pierce; to penetrate

5. Thrillverb

   to hurl; to throw; to cast

6. Thrillverb

   to pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame

7. Thrillverb

   to feel a sharp, shivering, tingling, or exquisite sensation, running through the body

8. Thrillnoun

   a drill. See 3d Drill, 1

9. Thrillnoun

   a sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Thrill

   thril, v.t. to pierce: to affect strongly.—v.i. to pierce, as something sharp: to cause a tingling, shivering feeling to run through the body: to feel a sharp, shivering sensation.—n. a thrilling sensation.—adjs. Thrill′ant (Spens.), thrilling, piercing; Thrill′ing, causing to thrill.—adv. Thrill′ingly, in a thrilling manner: with thrilling sensations.—n. Thrill′ingness. [A.S. thyrlian, to bore a hole—thyrel, a hole; Ger. drillen, to drill a hole.]

Matched Categories

1. • Stimulate
   • Tremble

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How to say thrill in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of thrill in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of thrill in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of thrill in a Sentence

1. De Minaur:

   I had a bit of a thrill last year against (Marin) Cilic, was two-sets-to-love up again and I'm glad I could finally get the win.

2. Chris Christie:

   New is great. Right? Whenever we see something new, we think it's great. It's exciting, it's shiny, it's untarnished, it looks fabulous and gives us a little bit of thrill, new is great ... until you need experience. Then you'll wish that coin was a little more tarnished. You'll wish it was beat up a little bit and gone through some things.

3. Pintor Carnagey:

   Young People often find a way to get the information Young People seek. When parents and caregivers normalize their curiosities and provide pathways for Young People to exercise their autonomy in safe ways, it often lessens their impulse for secrecy or thrill-seeking.

4. Eva Mendes:

   It is such a thrill to open more stores, especially in the Miami Area, i was born in Miami, so this city has always been dear to me.

5. Dolly Parton:

   I’m so excited to be a part of 80 for Brady and the Diane Warren title song for it. Working with Jane, Lily, and Sally Field again, my older pals that are in the movie, and then working with all the wonderful artists on the song and video, like Belinda Carlisle, Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan and Debbie Harry was a joy, this is very exciting to me. I love feeling like I’m still part of something great and being with those gals that we know are great was a thrill.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=thrill
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thrill
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=thrill
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrill
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=thrill
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=thrill