thrill

IPA: θrˈɪɫ

noun

  • A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion.
  • A cause of sudden excitement; a kick.
  • (medicine) A slight quivering of the heart that accompanies a cardiac murmur.
  • A breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird.

verb

  • (ergative) To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
  • (ergative) To (cause something to) tremble or quiver.
  • (obsolete) To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.
  • (obsolete) To hurl; to throw; to cast.
  • (machining) To drill and thread in one operation, using a tool bit that cuts the hole and the threads in one series of computer-controlled movements.
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Examples of "thrill" in Sentences

  • The rollercoaster ride provided an exhilarating thrill as it plummeted down steep drops
  • His first skydiving experience filled him with an overwhelming sense of thrill and excitement
  • The suspenseful movie had me on the edge of my seat, feeling the thrill of not knowing what would happen next
  • Racing down the mountain on a snowboard always gives me a rush of thrill and adrenaline
  • The intense competition between the two teams created a thrilling atmosphere in the stadium

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