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thrill

1 of 2noun
/θrɪl/
Forms:thrills
1

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

B2
  • The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.
  • The thrill of scoring the winning goal stayed with him for days.
  • The unexpected phone call brought a thrill of excitement to her day.
  • The idea of traveling to a new country always filled him with thrill.
  • Winning the race gave her an unexpected thrill.
2

something that triggers an abrupt, vivid emotional rush