Pronunciation: /θrɪl/

Definitions of thrill

noun a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 I felt a thrill when I rode my first roller coaster.

A2 The children were filled with thrill as they waited in line for the haunted house.

B1 The thrill of skydiving was unlike anything I had ever experienced before.

B2 She couldn't contain her thrill as she watched her favorite band perform live.

C1 The thrill of winning the championship was overwhelming for the team.

C2 Experiencing the thrill of climbing Mount Everest is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

verb to cause someone to feel excited or pleased

Example Sentences

A1 I thrill at the sight of a rainbow.

A2 She thrills when she hears her favorite song on the radio.

B1 The roller coaster ride thrilled the young children.

B2 The suspenseful movie thrilled the audience from start to finish.

C1 The solo performance by the pianist thrilled the entire concert hall.

C2 The adrenaline rush from skydiving never fails to thrill experienced thrill-seekers.

Examples of thrill in a Sentence

formal The roller coaster ride provided a thrilling experience for all the passengers.

informal I always get a thrill from watching scary movies with my friends.

slang That concert last night was so lit, I was on a thrill the whole time!

figurative The thrill of victory is what drives athletes to push themselves to their limits.

Grammatical Forms of thrill

past tense

thrilled

plural

thrills

comparative

more thrilling

superlative

most thrilling

present tense

thrills

future tense

will thrill

perfect tense

has thrilled

continuous tense

is thrilling

singular

thrill

positive degree

thrilling

infinitive

to thrill

gerund

thrilling

participle

thrilling

Origin and Evolution of thrill

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'thrill' originated from the Middle English word 'thirlen' which means to pierce or penetrate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'thrill' has evolved to represent a feeling of excitement or exhilaration, often associated with a sense of suspense or anticipation.