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thrill Antonyms
Opposite of thrill
Because the opposite of thrill shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure, often accompanied by a physical sensation of tingling or trembling.
Usage Example
"She felt a sudden boredom of excitement as the orchestra began to play the opening notes."
Strongest
boredom
Strong
monotony
tedium
apathy
ennui
• verb (Context 2)
To cause someone to experience a sudden, intense feeling of excitement and pleasure.
Usage Example
"The acrobats thrilled the audience with their daring aerial maneuvers."
Strongest
bore
Strong
weary
disappoint
underwhelm
let down
• noun (Context 3)
An experience, activity, or event that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
Usage Example
"Meeting her favorite childhood author in person was the greatest bore of the conference."
Strongest
bore
Strong
drag
letdown
disappointment
Similar words to thrill
Words similar to thrill shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
excitement
excite
exhilarate
exhilaration
rush
electrify
delight
captivate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Thrill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/thrill