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Thrill: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：excite greatly (thrill)

thrill 🔊

/θrɪl/

v., n.

to make someone feel very excited and happy all of a sudden.

Thrill definition illustrated by a child's joyful reaction to opening a birthday present.

excite greatly 🔊

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/ɪkˈsaɪt ˈɡreɪtli/

v., n.

To cause someone to experience a sudden, intense wave of excitement, happiness, or nervous excitement.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English 'þyrlian' (to pierce), related to 'thirl' (hole). Evolved to mean emotional 'piercing'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a THRILL RIDE giving you a CHILL of excitement. 'Thrill' rhymes with 'chill', but it's a warm, exciting one.

📖 Example

Watching the fireworks light up the night sky never fails to thrill the children. 🔊 The spectacle of fireworks consistently creates great excitement and joy for the children.

🔗 Collocations

thrill the audience – To excite or deeply entertain the people watching.

thrill with excitement – To be filled with a strong feeling of excitement.

thrill to the sound of – To feel excited upon hearing something.

🔄 Synonyms

excite (v.) – To cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness.

elate (v.) – To make someone ecstatically happy.

electrify (v.) – To suddenly excite or thrill someone, as if by an electric shock.

🚫 Antonyms

bore (v.) – To make someone feel weary and uninterested.

disappoint (v.) – To fail to fulfill someone's hopes or expectations.

dull (v.) – To make something less intense, sharp, or interesting.

🌱 Derivatives

thrilling (adj.) – Causing excitement and pleasure.

thrilled (adj.) – Very excited and pleased.

thriller (n.) – A novel, play, or film with an exciting plot, typically involving crime or espionage.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Old English for 'to pierce', the modern meaning of 'thrill' emerged in the 17th century to describe a sudden, piercing sensation of excitement, akin to the jolt from a physical poke or the suspense in early adventure novels.

Meaning 2：sudden excitement (thrill)

thrill 🔊

/θrɪl/

v., n.

a sudden strong feeling of excitement that makes your heart beat faster.

Thrill meaning shown through a person's exhilarated expression on a roller coaster ride.

sudden excitement 🔊

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/ˈsʌdən ˌɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

v., n.

A sudden, powerful wave of excitement, joy, or fear that causes a physical reaction, such as a faster heartbeat.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

She felt a thrill of excitement when she saw her name on the winner's list. 🔊 A powerful rush of excitement coursed through her upon finding her name among the winners.

🔗 Collocations

a thrill of excitement – A sudden, sharp feeling of excitement.

the thrill of the chase – The excitement experienced when pursuing a goal or person.

feel a thrill – To experience a sudden feeling of excitement.

🔄 Synonyms

rush (n.) – A sudden intense feeling or surge of emotion.

frisson (n.) – A sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear; a shudder.

kick (n. (informal)) – A sharp, thrilling, or stimulating effect.

🚫 Antonyms

boredom (n.) – The state of feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.

apathy (n.) – Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.