thrill
A short, very strong feeling of joy and excitement about something.
A sudden, strong feeling of excitement and pleasure, often caused by something new, special, or intense.
To make someone feel very happy and excited for a short time.
To cause someone to feel a sudden, strong sense of excitement and pleasure.
An exciting thing you do for fun, often because it feels a little dangerous or crazy.
An exciting experience or activity that gives strong pleasure, often because it is new, risky, or slightly dangerous.
To suddenly feel very happy and excited about something, used mainly in written or formal English.
To feel a sudden, strong sense of excitement and pleasure because of something, especially in a literary or formal style.
To cut or go through something with a sharp point; an old use that you mainly see in very old or poetic texts.
To pierce or penetrate something or someone, especially with a sharp object; now used only in archaic or literary style.
- Base: thrill
- Plural: thrills
- Base: thrill
- 3rd Person Singular: thrills
- Present Participle: thrilling
- Past: thrilled
a real thrill
1very strong exciting experience
A very strong and special feeling of excitement and happiness.
- Meeting you in person is a real thrill.
- It was a real thrill to see my name on the list.
- Watching my child perform on stage was a real thrill for me.
cheap thrills
1quick but shallow excitement
Fun or exciting things that feel good for a short time but are not deep, serious, or important.
- He’s not interested in a serious relationship; he just wants cheap thrills.
- The movie is full of cheap thrills but has a weak story.
- I’m tired of cheap thrills and late-night parties.
for the thrill of it
1do something just for excitement
To do something only because it is exciting and fun, not for money or other reasons.
- They broke into the old house just for the thrill of it.
- Some people take risks online for the thrill of it.
- He says he climbs mountains for the thrill of it, not for fame.
get your thrills
1find exciting things for fun
To find and enjoy exciting activities or experiences.
- Where do you get your thrills these days?
- Some people get their thrills from horror movies, others from rock climbing.
- He gets his thrills racing cars on the weekend.
give someone a thrill
1cause someone strong excitement
To make someone feel a sudden strong feeling of happiness and excitement.
- It would really give her a thrill if you called on her birthday.
- The letter from his old teacher gave him a thrill.
- Seeing her artwork displayed in the gallery gave her a thrill she’ll never forget.
the thrill of victory
1strong excitement from winning
The very strong happiness and excitement you feel when you win.
- Athletes know well the thrill of victory and the pain of defeat.
- The team tasted the thrill of victory after many years of losing.
- Nothing matches the thrill of victory in front of a home crowd.
thrill ride
1very exciting amusement ride
A ride in an amusement park that is very fast or scary and makes you feel strong excitement.
- That new roller coaster is the wildest thrill ride in the park.
- The park advertises more than twenty different thrill rides.
- I like gentle rides, but my friends always choose the big thrill rides.
thrill-seeking
1looking for risky excitement
Regularly trying to find very exciting and often dangerous things to do.
- Her thrill-seeking behavior worries her parents.
- The film follows a group of friends on a thrill-seeking road trip.
- Thrill-seeking tourists come here for white-water rafting.
thrills and spills
1excitement plus minor dangers
Exciting events or activities that also include small accidents, falls, or problems.
- The show offers plenty of thrills and spills for the whole family.
- Ice hockey is known for its thrills and spills on the ice.
- The holiday had its thrills and spills, but we had a great time.
what a thrill
1exclamation about strong excitement
A phrase you say when something makes you feel very excited and happy.
- What a thrill to finally be here with you all!
- Winning the competition—what a thrill!
- What a thrill it was to ride in that race car.
the thrill of the chase
1excitement of trying to get something
The great excitement you feel while you are trying to get something, not just when you finally get it.
- For her, it isn’t about the prize; it’s the thrill of the chase.
- Some people date mainly for the thrill of the chase.
- Detectives often say they love the thrill of the chase more than the moment of arrest.
the thrill of the chase
2excitement of trying to get something
The strong feeling of excitement you have while you are trying hard to get something or someone you want.
- For some people, it’s the thrill of the chase that makes dating fun.
- He enjoys the thrill of the chase more than actually closing the deal.
- The thrill of the chase kept the hunters going all night.
thrill seeker
1person who looks for excitement
Someone who likes to do very exciting, often dangerous things for fun.
- Thrill seekers travel to the region for skydiving and bungee jumping.
- The tour is designed for thrill seekers who love extreme sports.
- He’s a real thrill seeker who is always planning his next extreme sport.
- Thrill seekers travel here for the world’s highest bungee jump.
- The park is not just for thrill seekers; there are gentle rides for children too.
- He’s a real thrill seeker and is always planning his next adventure.