HyperDic: thrill

English > 7 senses of the word thrill:
NOUNfeelingthrill, bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, kickthe swift release of a store of affective force
feelingthrill, frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, tinglean almost pleasurable sensation of fright
actthrillsomething that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
VERBperceptionthrillcause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
emotionthrill, tickle, vibratefeel sudden intense sensation or emotion
motionthrill, shudder, shiver, throbtremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement / excitement
emotionthrill, exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, exalt, beatifyfill with sublime emotion
thrill > pronunciation
Soundsthrih'l
RhymesAdvil ... zill: 103 rhymes with ihl...
English > thrill: 7 senses > noun 1, feeling
MeaningThe swift release of a store of affective force.
Synonymsbang, boot, charge, rush, flush, kick
Broaderexhilaration, excitementThe feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Spanishemoción, entusiasmo, excitación
Catalanemoció, entusiasme, excitació
Verbsthrillfill with sublime emotion
thrillfeel sudden intense sensation or emotion
thrillcause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
English > thrill: 7 senses > noun 2, feeling
MeaningAn almost pleasurable sensation of fright.
Synonymsfrisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, tingle
Broaderfear, fearfulness, frightAn emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Spanishemoción, escalofrío, espeluzno, estremecimiento, hormigueo, tiritón
Catalancalfred, encruiximent, esgarrifament, estremiment
Verbsthrillfill with sublime emotion
thrillfeel sudden intense sensation or emotion
English > thrill: 7 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningSomething that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation.
Example"the thrills of space travel"
Broaderexcitation, excitementSomething that agitates and arouses
Spanishemoción
Verbsthrillfill with sublime emotion
thrillfeel sudden intense sensation or emotion
English > thrill: 7 senses > verb 1, perception
MeaningCause to be thrilled by some perceptual input.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Example"The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"
Broaderstimulate, excite, stirStir feelings in
Spanishemocionar, estremecer
Catalanemocionar-se, emocionar, escruixir-se, estremir-se, excitar-se, tremolar
Nounsthrillthe swift release of a store of affective force
thrillera suspenseful adventure story or play or movie
English > thrill: 7 senses > verb 2, emotion
MeaningFeel sudden intense sensation or emotion.
PatternSomething ----s somebody
Example"he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
Synonymstickle, vibrate
Broaderstimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stirStir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Spanishbuscar las cosquillas, emocionar, picar
Catalanemocionar
Nounsthrillsomething that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
thrillthe swift release of a store of affective force
thrillan almost pleasurable sensation of fright
English > thrill: 7 senses > verb 3, motion
Meaningtremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement / excitement.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymsshudder, shiver, throb
BroadertrembleMove or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
Spanishestremecerse, estremecer, latir, palpitar, temblar, tiritar, vibrar
Catalanbategar, tremolar, vibrar
English > thrill: 7 senses > verb 4, emotion
MeaningFill with sublime emotion.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
ModelThe bad news will thrill him; The performance is likely to thrill Sue
Example"The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"
Synonymsexhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, exalt, beatify
Broaderelate, lift up, uplift, pick up, intoxicateFill with high spirits
Spanishdivertirse, emocionar, regocijarse
Catalandelectar-se, emocionar, estremir-se
Nounsthrillsomething that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
thrillthe swift release of a store of affective force
thrillan almost pleasurable sensation of fright

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