thrill

Meanings

• noun

  A strong feeling of excitement and pleasure; a delight or a source of great enjoyment.

  - "The roller coaster gave him a thrill."
  - "She gets a thrill from skydiving."
  - "The mystery novel gave me quite a thrill."

• verb

  To excite or please someone strongly.

  - "The concert really thrilled the audience."
  - "The teacher thrilled her students with a surprise test."
  - "The new video game is sure to thrill gamers."

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Pronunciation

1. [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ]
   
   
   
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2. [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thrill
chill , still , hill , spill , fill , mill

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Variants

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thrill , thrilled , thrilling , thrills , trill , thrills and chills , thrills and spills , thrill of someone's life , thrill ride , cheap thrill

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Etymology

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Old English thrilan, meaning 'to tremble, shake, or quiver'. The word 'thrill' comes from the same root as the word 'throne'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'thrill' is often used to describe the feeling of being in love.

2. Thrill-seeking behaviors can be addictive, leading individuals to engage in increasingly dangerous activities to achieve the same level of excitement.

3. The human body can produce up to 2.5 quarts of adrenaline during a thrilling experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adrenaline rush: A feeling of intense excitement and increased heart rate caused by the release of adrenaline into the body.

2. Exhilaration: A feeling of great excitement and joy, often accompanied by a sense of freedom or elation.

3. Thrill-seeking: The pursuit of experiences that provide a feeling of intense excitement or fear.

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Culture

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The 'thrill' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and film to describe moments of intense excitement, fear, or pleasure. It is often associated with adrenaline rushes and experiences that push individuals out of their comfort zones.

How to Memorize "thrill"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a roller coaster ride, the feeling of your stomach dropping as you go upside down, the wind in your hair, and the exhilaration you feel at the end of the ride.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'thrill' as being related to words like 'exciting', 'exciting', 'pleasurable', and 'enjoyable'.
   - Associate the word 'thrill' with activities that give you a rush of adrenaline, such as bungee jumping, skydiving, or riding a roller coaster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'T-H-R-I-L-L': Thrills Happen Right In Living Life.

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