thrill Synonyms
Another word for thrill
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure, often accompanied by a physical sensation of tingling or trembling.
"She felt a sudden excitement of excitement as the orchestra began to play the opening notes."
• verb (Context 2)
To cause someone to experience a sudden, intense feeling of excitement and pleasure.
"The acrobats thrilled the audience with their daring aerial maneuvers."
• noun (Context 3)
An experience, activity, or event that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
"Meeting her favorite childhood author in person was the greatest adventure of the conference."
• verb (Context 4)
To feel a sudden wave of emotion or quiver with a physical sensation (such as excitement, pleasure, or sound).
"The listeners thrilled to the rich, resonant sound of the cello."
• noun (Context 5)
A vibratory sensation felt on palpation over the skin, especially one caused by turbulent blood flow in the heart or a blood vessel.
"During the physical examination, the cardiologist detected a faint systolic vibration over the patient's chest."
Opposites of thrill
The opposite of thrill shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: