Thrill Definition & Meaning
thrill
- noun
- 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"
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
- something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation; "the thrills of space travel"
- verb
- cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input; "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"
- feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
- tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
- fill with sublime emotion; "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"
"Thrill" in song lyrics
See how thrill is used in real songs:
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"Then everyone got a thrill"
2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill -
"You sleep past the night thrill"
7L & Esoteric f/ Celph Titled, Karma, Trademarc — Warlords -
"and to get it on tape is a thrill"
Aceyalone — Headaches & Woes (Remix)
Words that rhyme with thrill
Usage tips for "thrill"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "thrill" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for thrill to find words that pair well.