Thrill (Noun)
Meaning 1
An almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
Something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation; "the thrills of space travel".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The roller coaster provided a thrill that left us screaming for more.
- The thrill of skydiving was an experience I would never forget.
- The movie's plot twists and turns provided plenty of thrills throughout.
- Watching the firework explosion in the night sky was a thrill.
- The thrill of the game was addictive, keeping us on the edge of our seats.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.