Definition of thrill in English:

thrill

noun θrɪlθrɪl

1A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
the thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane
Example sentencesExamples
- For though it's a challenge, it's a rewarding one, and the thrill and pleasure of coasting down the other side more than makes up for the hour spent pedalling in earnest to reach the peak.
- ‘She was quite prepared to look to the defendant for excitement and sexual thrills,’ said Judge Stokes.
- He has brought with him a support team of 60 people as well as props that fill seven trucks, Gallup promised Chinese audiences two hours of excitement and thrills.
- The sheer thrill and enjoyment they took from the game is something that will live with me.
- But what of the thrills and heart-pounding excitement that were so much a part of her days in the player's game?
- He felt the thrill and excitement tingle up his back and he gave a small shiver, stepping closer to her.
- The third match between India and Sri Lanka in the aiwa Cup gave all these thrills, excitement and jubilation, to millions of cricket fans all over the world.
- Even when it came, the first 0-0 draw of the World Cup between world champions France and Uruguay, was full of thrills, drama and excitement.
- The school team served up some excellent displays of football and provided their supporters with lots of thrills and excitement.
- They were delighted someone they knew had won the award, and no doubt their excitement gave Rhonda a thrill too.
- Listening to good English can provide a real thrill of pleasure.
- The thought sent a delightful thrill through her, making her loins tingle with an anticipation of shared pleasure.
- Three enterprising Killorglin students were treated to the thrill of a lifetime last Wednesday thanks to generous business tycoon Bill Cullen.
- I still recall with delight the thrill of watching him learn to scoot around on the floor.
- I felt a thrill of excitement as I floated weightless, suspended over the void.
- We receive just the right amount of thrills and whiteknuckled excitement, and enough time in between to enjoy the scenery and laugh and have a great time.
- The brooding, slow-building suspense of the Japanese original, Ring, has been replaced with cheap thrills that make you jump not because they're actually scary but because they come as a surprise.
- I can honestly say that I felt a little thrill of excitement.
- It was a call that sent a thrill of genuine excitement down the spine of every weary hack sitting there wondering whether the post-election day was ever going to end.
- For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby.
Synonyms
(feeling of) excitement, thrilling experience, stimulation, sensation, glow, tingle, titillation
fun, enjoyment, amusement, delight, joy, pleasure, treat, adventure
informal buzz, kick
North American informal charge
1. 1.1 An experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  to ride a winner is always a thrill
  Example sentencesExamples
  So it was a thrill to hear from Jed, who'd come across my name on the Web and wanted to get in touch.
  They were a family like us doing something that families like us do: enjoying the thrill of fleeing the spray from the big waves that break against the sea wall in stormy conditions.
  It was kind of a thrill to ride the wave of negativity that 800 people can generate.
  The thrill and sheer experience of Rome is very distinctive and unique.
  Listening to Scott's deep pride and simple joy as she described her Olympic experience was a thrill.
  But again, the biggest thrill of my day is surfing great waves in Baja in places that I've helped save.
  It would also be a thrill to hear that squall of feedback at every public occasion where a national anthem is required.
  Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed?
  I mean, it's usually a thrill to hear what readers think, and to see that I've made some connection across the ether.
  The fight hadn't solved any problems, but its continued existence, a familiar sensation from my former life, was a thrill.
  As an author, it was a thrill to create emotion in an audience.
  TWO days of sporting thrills will kick off in Bolton tomorrow morning with the start of the Greater Manchester Youth Games.
  That experience was a thrill for me, especially when he commented that I caught on rather quickly to things that had taken him most of his childhood to master.
2. 1.2 A wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation.
  a thrill of excitement ran through her
  Example sentencesExamples
  He grins as his body trembles with the thrill of true fear, the first he's felt since he faced the Masks.
  When he gently squeezed her left arm, the electric thrill surged through her again, just as strongly as before.
  The thrill starts with the phone call, then the nervous anticipation when you arrive, then that moment when, if she has a maid, the door opens and you see her for the first time.
  These people don't come to the Dales to enjoy the scenery, since they don't linger long enough to enjoy it; they just come for cheap thrills and adrenaline rushes.
  It often takes a sensation to create a thrill or terror, to take us beyond simple awareness to a throbbingly self-conscious recognition of the new.
  The thought of seeing him again causes a little thrill of nervousness.
  This detected the sensation of thrill through real-time sampling and analysis of physiological reactions.
  The game delivers an exhilarating thrill ride down huge wave faces and into barreling tubes, allowing gamers to pull off unbelievable moves.
  Her body ached sweetly with the memories of the previous night's dream and the sensation of the sheets brushing over her skin sent small thrills through her.
  ‘He is just the right height for me,’ she thought, feeling a thrill of happiness surging through her.
  But most of all I'm getting thrills of emotions that I haven't felt for such a long time, that I'd almost forgotten.
  Without knowing it, he touched his cheek where her lips had been only moments before and felt a thrill rush through him.
  The emphasis of her words doesn't escape Jem, and he suddenly feels a thrill of nervousness.
  Risk is not a necessary requirement for sensation-seeking, although it does intensify the thrill for a high sensation-seeker.
  His lips moved up her neck in a light fashion and gave her an uncomfortable thrill such that she shuddered.
  Many people practice this type of exhibitionism to get a thrill or a rush from it.
  Hikari knew the striking thrill of emotion before she could even think about it.
  At points it hugs the very edge of the rim, giving me a nervous thrill.
  I felt an immense thrill rush, hoping he had finally taken a good look at my captor's feet.
  A familiar thrill rushed through me as I took everything in.
  Synonyms
  tremor, wave, rush, surge, flash, flush, blaze, stab, dart, throb, tremble, quiver, flutter, shudder, vibration
  flow, gush, stream, flood, torrent
2Medicine
A vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope.
Example sentencesExamples
- Stenosis in the artery causes a swishing sound, which is heard as a bruit on auscultation and also may be felt as a thrill or slight vibration in the vessel on palpation.
- A precordial thrill, machinery-like murmur, and right bundle branch block were noted.
- An arteriovenous fistula of the left arm had a palpable thrill.
- All vital signs were within normal limits, and no precordial murmurs, friction rubs, or thrills were present.
- This systolic thrill is associated with an ejection type murmur heard best over the pulmonary area.
1. 2.1archaic A throb or pulsation.
  Synonyms
  twinge, pang, ache, throb, spasm, cramp, dart, blaze, prick, flash, gnawing

verb θrɪlθrɪl

1with object Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
his kiss thrilled and excited her
they were thrilled with the results
I'm thrilled to bits
Example sentencesExamples
- Personally, I think our male audience is thrilled to see women who love video games.
- Dylan didn't exactly look thrilled at the thought of being back in Michigan.
- The couple are thrilled with their latest addition and so is their four-year-old son, Taylor, who has a companion to play with.
- I can tell you that I am thrilled to death, no pun intended.
- Our baby is due the first week of March, and we are thrilled beyond belief.
- For their part, the people were thrilled with their new Queen.
- On Sunday The Thrills will be thrilling their fans with a spectacular live show.
- Overall, I'm not thrilled with any of the choices for 2008, but then I rarely am.
- She said: ‘This is the first time I've owned my own place and I'm thrilled to bits.’
- I picked up a catnip toy for Digger (there's a certain kind he really likes), and he was very thrilled with it.
- She was absolutely thrilled with the win as was her family who have supported her all the way since she first began her athletics career 5 years ago.
- His parents were thrilled to have Irene and Audrey for dinner.
- But you know, we're just thrilled with the success that the show has had.
- "I'm genuinely thrilled by our prospects.
- I was thrilled to learn that I was going down to Brownsville, Texas.
- I answer all me fan mail personally and I believe in that, because I'm thrilled to bits.
- Commodore Robert Hughes was thrilled with the day's events, which he said had been ‘absolutely fantastic’.
- He seemed genuinely thrilled to be back on the mound, even without a blazing fastball.
- They thrilled Canadian fans by winning the World Series in 1992 and 1993.
- We could hear her crying, she was so thrilled to hear his voice.
Synonyms
excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, give joy to, delight, give pleasure to, stir (up), exhilarate, intoxicate, electrify, galvanize, move, motivate, fire (with enthusiasm), fire someone's imagination, fuel, brighten, animate, lift, quicken
informal give someone a buzz, give someone a kick
North American informal give someone a charge
exciting, stirring, action-packed, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, electrifying, passionate, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, heady, soul-stirring
North American stem-winding
rare inspiriting, anthemic
1. 1.1no object Experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  thrill to the magic of the world's greatest guitarist
  Example sentencesExamples
  We thrill to their victories, commit their most heroic moments to memory, defend our favourite players with almost theological passion.
  The Creator gave me eyes and senses to thrill to the appeal of femininity.
  I thrill to the notion that someone is doing something More Important Than Weblogging.
  The bagpipes are warpipes and those who thrill to them today are the inheritors of a warrior tradition.
  The fantasy junkies who thrill to Lord of the Rings and role-play games form one obvious tribe.
  Contempt is a daring idea to build a character around, much less a whole movie, and you thrill to Norton's hyperactive rant, his attitude.
  Moviegoers can thrill to a spinning top exploding in mid-air!
  They'll still thrill to the action scenes and laugh at the jokes.
  Gearheads will thrill to see racecars up close; lots of other activities are planned.
  At a retail price of $32.99, the diehard Disney fanatic in your life will thrill to have this gem added their collection.
  Scorsese today is still one of America's best film-makers, and he still makes films that we can thrill to and think about.
  As you read this special issue on Prisons, thrill to the fact that lives are being changed - in spite of their presence in prison cells.
  I'm afraid I began to thrill to the prospect of her casting.
  It's not that veeries are especially handsome thrushes, but I thrill to their song that rolls down the scale in an emphatic and ringing manner.
  Geologists will thrill to the revelation of the layers of limestone, shale and sandstone.
  Rather, we thrill to the juxtaposition of four amazing actors trading turns as the literary lovers in their prime and autumnal years.
  What urban child doesn't thrill to the idea of clear pools and islands, the cleanness, the space, the apparently ownerless wilderness that they can call their own?
  After all, everybody loves the bangs and it's a cold heart that won't thrill to their kaleidoscopic display.
  We thrill to see athletic skill - abilities that most of us possess to a degree - raised to the utmost level.
  Blood Money, however, has some of his best work - aficionados will thrill to a couple of tracks in particular.
2no object, with adverbial (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor.
the shock of alarm thrilled through her
Example sentencesExamples
- He thrust the sheets back into the portfolio, and a strange feeling of pain thrilled through him.
- Exquisite pleasure thrilled through every nerve in my body.
- As she watched his back disappear, an emotion thrilled up into her chest.
1. 2.1literary no object Quiver or throb.
  Synonyms
  be/feel excited, tingle, feel joy
  informal get a buzz out of, get a kick out of
  North American informal get a charge out of
  rush, race, surge, cascade, course, flood, flow, gush, wash, well up, sweep, flash, blaze, throb, quiver, shiver, flutter, shudder, vibrate

Phrases

thrills and spills

informal Excitement and exhilaration, especially when derived from dangerous sports or entertainments.
experience the thrills and spills of water sports

Origin

Middle English (as a verb in the sense 'pierce or penetrate'): alteration of dialect thirl 'pierce'.

In medieval times thrill meant ‘to pierce, penetrate’, and the word is related to through and thorough. The sense ‘to affect with a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure’ dates back to the 17th century, but it was not until the early 20th century that someone delighted could say ‘I'm thrilled!’ The first thrillers were exciting plays in the 1880s.

Rhymes

bill, Brazil, brill, Camille, chill, cookchill, dill, distil (US distill), downhill, drill, Edgehill, Estoril, fill, freewill, frill, fulfil (US fulfill), Gill, goodwill, grill, grille, hill, ill, instil, kill, krill, mil, mill, nil, Phil, pill, quadrille, quill, rill, Seville, shill, shrill, sill, skill, spadille, spill, squill, still, stock-still, swill, thill, till, trill, twill, until, uphill, will

Definition of thrill in US English:

thrill

nounθrɪlTHril

1A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
the thrill of jumping out of an airplane
Example sentencesExamples
- The brooding, slow-building suspense of the Japanese original, Ring, has been replaced with cheap thrills that make you jump not because they're actually scary but because they come as a surprise.
- It was a call that sent a thrill of genuine excitement down the spine of every weary hack sitting there wondering whether the post-election day was ever going to end.
- But what of the thrills and heart-pounding excitement that were so much a part of her days in the player's game?
- ‘She was quite prepared to look to the defendant for excitement and sexual thrills,’ said Judge Stokes.
- I still recall with delight the thrill of watching him learn to scoot around on the floor.
- The school team served up some excellent displays of football and provided their supporters with lots of thrills and excitement.
- For though it's a challenge, it's a rewarding one, and the thrill and pleasure of coasting down the other side more than makes up for the hour spent pedalling in earnest to reach the peak.
- Even when it came, the first 0-0 draw of the World Cup between world champions France and Uruguay, was full of thrills, drama and excitement.
- We receive just the right amount of thrills and whiteknuckled excitement, and enough time in between to enjoy the scenery and laugh and have a great time.
- The third match between India and Sri Lanka in the aiwa Cup gave all these thrills, excitement and jubilation, to millions of cricket fans all over the world.
- He has brought with him a support team of 60 people as well as props that fill seven trucks, Gallup promised Chinese audiences two hours of excitement and thrills.
- Listening to good English can provide a real thrill of pleasure.
- The sheer thrill and enjoyment they took from the game is something that will live with me.
- I can honestly say that I felt a little thrill of excitement.
- He felt the thrill and excitement tingle up his back and he gave a small shiver, stepping closer to her.
- For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby.
- Three enterprising Killorglin students were treated to the thrill of a lifetime last Wednesday thanks to generous business tycoon Bill Cullen.
- I felt a thrill of excitement as I floated weightless, suspended over the void.
- The thought sent a delightful thrill through her, making her loins tingle with an anticipation of shared pleasure.
- They were delighted someone they knew had won the award, and no doubt their excitement gave Rhonda a thrill too.
Synonyms
excitement, feeling of excitement, thrilling experience, stimulation, sensation, glow, tingle, titillation
1. 1.1 An experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  to ride a winner is always a thrill
  Example sentencesExamples
  It was kind of a thrill to ride the wave of negativity that 800 people can generate.
  That experience was a thrill for me, especially when he commented that I caught on rather quickly to things that had taken him most of his childhood to master.
  I mean, it's usually a thrill to hear what readers think, and to see that I've made some connection across the ether.
  TWO days of sporting thrills will kick off in Bolton tomorrow morning with the start of the Greater Manchester Youth Games.
  They were a family like us doing something that families like us do: enjoying the thrill of fleeing the spray from the big waves that break against the sea wall in stormy conditions.
  The fight hadn't solved any problems, but its continued existence, a familiar sensation from my former life, was a thrill.
  But again, the biggest thrill of my day is surfing great waves in Baja in places that I've helped save.
  Listening to Scott's deep pride and simple joy as she described her Olympic experience was a thrill.
  So it was a thrill to hear from Jed, who'd come across my name on the Web and wanted to get in touch.
  It would also be a thrill to hear that squall of feedback at every public occasion where a national anthem is required.
  As an author, it was a thrill to create emotion in an audience.
  Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed?
  The thrill and sheer experience of Rome is very distinctive and unique.
2. 1.2 A wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation.
  a thrill of excitement ran through her
  Example sentencesExamples
  Many people practice this type of exhibitionism to get a thrill or a rush from it.
  Her body ached sweetly with the memories of the previous night's dream and the sensation of the sheets brushing over her skin sent small thrills through her.
  I felt an immense thrill rush, hoping he had finally taken a good look at my captor's feet.
  A familiar thrill rushed through me as I took everything in.
  His lips moved up her neck in a light fashion and gave her an uncomfortable thrill such that she shuddered.
  The thought of seeing him again causes a little thrill of nervousness.
  These people don't come to the Dales to enjoy the scenery, since they don't linger long enough to enjoy it; they just come for cheap thrills and adrenaline rushes.
  Hikari knew the striking thrill of emotion before she could even think about it.
  The emphasis of her words doesn't escape Jem, and he suddenly feels a thrill of nervousness.
  The game delivers an exhilarating thrill ride down huge wave faces and into barreling tubes, allowing gamers to pull off unbelievable moves.
  He grins as his body trembles with the thrill of true fear, the first he's felt since he faced the Masks.
  At points it hugs the very edge of the rim, giving me a nervous thrill.
  ‘He is just the right height for me,’ she thought, feeling a thrill of happiness surging through her.
  Without knowing it, he touched his cheek where her lips had been only moments before and felt a thrill rush through him.
  When he gently squeezed her left arm, the electric thrill surged through her again, just as strongly as before.
  It often takes a sensation to create a thrill or terror, to take us beyond simple awareness to a throbbingly self-conscious recognition of the new.
  The thrill starts with the phone call, then the nervous anticipation when you arrive, then that moment when, if she has a maid, the door opens and you see her for the first time.
  This detected the sensation of thrill through real-time sampling and analysis of physiological reactions.
  But most of all I'm getting thrills of emotions that I haven't felt for such a long time, that I'd almost forgotten.
  Risk is not a necessary requirement for sensation-seeking, although it does intensify the thrill for a high sensation-seeker.
  Synonyms
  tremor, wave, rush, surge, flash, flush, blaze, stab, dart, throb, tremble, quiver, flutter, shudder, vibration
2Medicine
A vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope.
Example sentencesExamples
- A precordial thrill, machinery-like murmur, and right bundle branch block were noted.
- An arteriovenous fistula of the left arm had a palpable thrill.
- All vital signs were within normal limits, and no precordial murmurs, friction rubs, or thrills were present.
- Stenosis in the artery causes a swishing sound, which is heard as a bruit on auscultation and also may be felt as a thrill or slight vibration in the vessel on palpation.
- This systolic thrill is associated with an ejection type murmur heard best over the pulmonary area.
1. 2.1archaic A throb or pulsation.
  Synonyms
  twinge, pang, ache, throb, spasm, cramp, dart, blaze, prick, flash, gnawing

verbθrɪlTHril

1with object Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
his kiss thrilled and excited her
they were thrilled with the results
I'm thrilled to death
they were thrilled to pieces
Example sentencesExamples
- I can tell you that I am thrilled to death, no pun intended.
- I answer all me fan mail personally and I believe in that, because I'm thrilled to bits.
- I was thrilled to learn that I was going down to Brownsville, Texas.
- They thrilled Canadian fans by winning the World Series in 1992 and 1993.
- But you know, we're just thrilled with the success that the show has had.
- His parents were thrilled to have Irene and Audrey for dinner.
- Our baby is due the first week of March, and we are thrilled beyond belief.
- For their part, the people were thrilled with their new Queen.
- The couple are thrilled with their latest addition and so is their four-year-old son, Taylor, who has a companion to play with.
- Dylan didn't exactly look thrilled at the thought of being back in Michigan.
- He seemed genuinely thrilled to be back on the mound, even without a blazing fastball.
- I picked up a catnip toy for Digger (there's a certain kind he really likes), and he was very thrilled with it.
- "I'm genuinely thrilled by our prospects.
- Commodore Robert Hughes was thrilled with the day's events, which he said had been ‘absolutely fantastic’.
- We could hear her crying, she was so thrilled to hear his voice.
- She was absolutely thrilled with the win as was her family who have supported her all the way since she first began her athletics career 5 years ago.
- Overall, I'm not thrilled with any of the choices for 2008, but then I rarely am.
- Personally, I think our male audience is thrilled to see women who love video games.
- She said: ‘This is the first time I've owned my own place and I'm thrilled to bits.’
- On Sunday The Thrills will be thrilling their fans with a spectacular live show.
Synonyms
excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, give joy to, delight, give pleasure to, stir, stir up, exhilarate, intoxicate, electrify, galvanize, move, motivate, fire, fire with enthusiasm, fire someone's imagination, fuel, brighten, animate, lift, quicken
exciting, stirring, action-packed, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, electrifying, passionate, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, heady, soul-stirring
1. 1.1no object Experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  thrill to the magic of the world's greatest guitarist
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's not that veeries are especially handsome thrushes, but I thrill to their song that rolls down the scale in an emphatic and ringing manner.
  Gearheads will thrill to see racecars up close; lots of other activities are planned.
  Scorsese today is still one of America's best film-makers, and he still makes films that we can thrill to and think about.
  The bagpipes are warpipes and those who thrill to them today are the inheritors of a warrior tradition.
  What urban child doesn't thrill to the idea of clear pools and islands, the cleanness, the space, the apparently ownerless wilderness that they can call their own?
  Blood Money, however, has some of his best work - aficionados will thrill to a couple of tracks in particular.
  Contempt is a daring idea to build a character around, much less a whole movie, and you thrill to Norton's hyperactive rant, his attitude.
  After all, everybody loves the bangs and it's a cold heart that won't thrill to their kaleidoscopic display.
  The Creator gave me eyes and senses to thrill to the appeal of femininity.
  Moviegoers can thrill to a spinning top exploding in mid-air!
  The fantasy junkies who thrill to Lord of the Rings and role-play games form one obvious tribe.
  I thrill to the notion that someone is doing something More Important Than Weblogging.
  We thrill to see athletic skill - abilities that most of us possess to a degree - raised to the utmost level.
  They'll still thrill to the action scenes and laugh at the jokes.
  I'm afraid I began to thrill to the prospect of her casting.
  At a retail price of $32.99, the diehard Disney fanatic in your life will thrill to have this gem added their collection.
  As you read this special issue on Prisons, thrill to the fact that lives are being changed - in spite of their presence in prison cells.
  Geologists will thrill to the revelation of the layers of limestone, shale and sandstone.
  Rather, we thrill to the juxtaposition of four amazing actors trading turns as the literary lovers in their prime and autumnal years.
  We thrill to their victories, commit their most heroic moments to memory, defend our favourite players with almost theological passion.
2no object, with adverbial (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor.
the shock of alarm thrilled through her
Example sentencesExamples
- As she watched his back disappear, an emotion thrilled up into her chest.
- He thrust the sheets back into the portfolio, and a strange feeling of pain thrilled through him.
- Exquisite pleasure thrilled through every nerve in my body.
1. 2.1literary no object Quiver or throb.
  Synonyms
  be excited, feel excited, tingle, feel joy
  rush, race, surge, cascade, course, flood, flow, gush, wash, well up, sweep, flash, blaze, throb, quiver, shiver, flutter, shudder, vibrate

Phrases

the thrill of the chase

Pleasure and excitement derived from seeking something desired, especially a sexual partner.
I was so lost in the thrill of the chase that I didn't realize we were entirely incompatible
Example sentencesExamples
- There's not what you could call a plethora of foxes round here, but you still have the thrill of the chase.
- Like the Antiques Roadshow, Reclaimers justifies itself as part bargain hunt - with all the thrill of the chase - and part history lesson.
- Women want to revisit the passion and lust of a new physical relationship and enjoy the thrill of the chase.
- And no matter how much single people claim they want to live on their own (and fair enough if the only alternative is picking up the dirty pants of your sexually-hibernating cocoa partner) everyone loves the thrill of the chase.
- India enjoy the thrill of the chase as chastened England head home
- I've even heard them argue that the foxes actually, you know, quite like it, the thrill of the chase - until they're ripped to pieces.
- Sportsmen, seeking the thrill of the chase, released rabbits, hares and foxes.
- This way you could enjoy the thrill of the chase without the expense of owning a horse.
- They enjoy the pageantry, the horsemanship and the countryside. They relish the thrill of the chase, but stress that they derive pleasure from hunting, not killing.
- I think he enjoyed being successful and loved the thrill of the chase in business.

thrills and chills

informal Excitement and exhilaration, especially when derived from dangerous sports or entertainments.
audiences were in a mood for thrills and chills this weekend

Origin

Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’.

单词	thrill
释义	Definition of thrill in English: thrill noun θrɪlθrɪl 1A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. the thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane Example sentencesExamples For though it's a challenge, it's a rewarding one, and the thrill and pleasure of coasting down the other side more than makes up for the hour spent pedalling in earnest to reach the peak. ‘She was quite prepared to look to the defendant for excitement and sexual thrills,’ said Judge Stokes. He has brought with him a support team of 60 people as well as props that fill seven trucks, Gallup promised Chinese audiences two hours of excitement and thrills. The sheer thrill and enjoyment they took from the game is something that will live with me. But what of the thrills and heart-pounding excitement that were so much a part of her days in the player's game? He felt the thrill and excitement tingle up his back and he gave a small shiver, stepping closer to her. The third match between India and Sri Lanka in the aiwa Cup gave all these thrills, excitement and jubilation, to millions of cricket fans all over the world. Even when it came, the first 0-0 draw of the World Cup between world champions France and Uruguay, was full of thrills, drama and excitement. The school team served up some excellent displays of football and provided their supporters with lots of thrills and excitement. They were delighted someone they knew had won the award, and no doubt their excitement gave Rhonda a thrill too. Listening to good English can provide a real thrill of pleasure. The thought sent a delightful thrill through her, making her loins tingle with an anticipation of shared pleasure. Three enterprising Killorglin students were treated to the thrill of a lifetime last Wednesday thanks to generous business tycoon Bill Cullen. I still recall with delight the thrill of watching him learn to scoot around on the floor. I felt a thrill of excitement as I floated weightless, suspended over the void. We receive just the right amount of thrills and whiteknuckled excitement, and enough time in between to enjoy the scenery and laugh and have a great time. The brooding, slow-building suspense of the Japanese original, Ring, has been replaced with cheap thrills that make you jump not because they're actually scary but because they come as a surprise. I can honestly say that I felt a little thrill of excitement. It was a call that sent a thrill of genuine excitement down the spine of every weary hack sitting there wondering whether the post-election day was ever going to end. For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby. Synonyms (feeling of) excitement, thrilling experience, stimulation, sensation, glow, tingle, titillation fun, enjoyment, amusement, delight, joy, pleasure, treat, adventure informal buzz, kick North American informal charge 1.1 An experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. to ride a winner is always a thrill Example sentencesExamples So it was a thrill to hear from Jed, who'd come across my name on the Web and wanted to get in touch. They were a family like us doing something that families like us do: enjoying the thrill of fleeing the spray from the big waves that break against the sea wall in stormy conditions. It was kind of a thrill to ride the wave of negativity that 800 people can generate. The thrill and sheer experience of Rome is very distinctive and unique. Listening to Scott's deep pride and simple joy as she described her Olympic experience was a thrill. But again, the biggest thrill of my day is surfing great waves in Baja in places that I've helped save. It would also be a thrill to hear that squall of feedback at every public occasion where a national anthem is required. Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed? I mean, it's usually a thrill to hear what readers think, and to see that I've made some connection across the ether. The fight hadn't solved any problems, but its continued existence, a familiar sensation from my former life, was a thrill. As an author, it was a thrill to create emotion in an audience. TWO days of sporting thrills will kick off in Bolton tomorrow morning with the start of the Greater Manchester Youth Games. That experience was a thrill for me, especially when he commented that I caught on rather quickly to things that had taken him most of his childhood to master. 1.2 A wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation. a thrill of excitement ran through her Example sentencesExamples He grins as his body trembles with the thrill of true fear, the first he's felt since he faced the Masks. When he gently squeezed her left arm, the electric thrill surged through her again, just as strongly as before. The thrill starts with the phone call, then the nervous anticipation when you arrive, then that moment when, if she has a maid, the door opens and you see her for the first time. These people don't come to the Dales to enjoy the scenery, since they don't linger long enough to enjoy it; they just come for cheap thrills and adrenaline rushes. It often takes a sensation to create a thrill or terror, to take us beyond simple awareness to a throbbingly self-conscious recognition of the new. The thought of seeing him again causes a little thrill of nervousness. This detected the sensation of thrill through real-time sampling and analysis of physiological reactions. The game delivers an exhilarating thrill ride down huge wave faces and into barreling tubes, allowing gamers to pull off unbelievable moves. Her body ached sweetly with the memories of the previous night's dream and the sensation of the sheets brushing over her skin sent small thrills through her. ‘He is just the right height for me,’ she thought, feeling a thrill of happiness surging through her. But most of all I'm getting thrills of emotions that I haven't felt for such a long time, that I'd almost forgotten. Without knowing it, he touched his cheek where her lips had been only moments before and felt a thrill rush through him. The emphasis of her words doesn't escape Jem, and he suddenly feels a thrill of nervousness. Risk is not a necessary requirement for sensation-seeking, although it does intensify the thrill for a high sensation-seeker. His lips moved up her neck in a light fashion and gave her an uncomfortable thrill such that she shuddered. Many people practice this type of exhibitionism to get a thrill or a rush from it. Hikari knew the striking thrill of emotion before she could even think about it. At points it hugs the very edge of the rim, giving me a nervous thrill. I felt an immense thrill rush, hoping he had finally taken a good look at my captor's feet. A familiar thrill rushed through me as I took everything in. Synonyms tremor, wave, rush, surge, flash, flush, blaze, stab, dart, throb, tremble, quiver, flutter, shudder, vibration flow, gush, stream, flood, torrent 2Medicine A vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope. Example sentencesExamples Stenosis in the artery causes a swishing sound, which is heard as a bruit on auscultation and also may be felt as a thrill or slight vibration in the vessel on palpation. A precordial thrill, machinery-like murmur, and right bundle branch block were noted. An arteriovenous fistula of the left arm had a palpable thrill. All vital signs were within normal limits, and no precordial murmurs, friction rubs, or thrills were present. This systolic thrill is associated with an ejection type murmur heard best over the pulmonary area. 2.1archaic A throb or pulsation. Synonyms twinge, pang, ache, throb, spasm, cramp, dart, blaze, prick, flash, gnawing verb θrɪlθrɪl 1with object Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. his kiss thrilled and excited her they were thrilled with the results I'm thrilled to bits Example sentencesExamples Personally, I think our male audience is thrilled to see women who love video games. Dylan didn't exactly look thrilled at the thought of being back in Michigan. The couple are thrilled with their latest addition and so is their four-year-old son, Taylor, who has a companion to play with. I can tell you that I am thrilled to death, no pun intended. Our baby is due the first week of March, and we are thrilled beyond belief. For their part, the people were thrilled with their new Queen. On Sunday The Thrills will be thrilling their fans with a spectacular live show. Overall, I'm not thrilled with any of the choices for 2008, but then I rarely am. She said: ‘This is the first time I've owned my own place and I'm thrilled to bits.’ I picked up a catnip toy for Digger (there's a certain kind he really likes), and he was very thrilled with it. She was absolutely thrilled with the win as was her family who have supported her all the way since she first began her athletics career 5 years ago. His parents were thrilled to have Irene and Audrey for dinner. But you know, we're just thrilled with the success that the show has had. "I'm genuinely thrilled by our prospects. I was thrilled to learn that I was going down to Brownsville, Texas. I answer all me fan mail personally and I believe in that, because I'm thrilled to bits. Commodore Robert Hughes was thrilled with the day's events, which he said had been ‘absolutely fantastic’. He seemed genuinely thrilled to be back on the mound, even without a blazing fastball. They thrilled Canadian fans by winning the World Series in 1992 and 1993. We could hear her crying, she was so thrilled to hear his voice. Synonyms excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, give joy to, delight, give pleasure to, stir (up), exhilarate, intoxicate, electrify, galvanize, move, motivate, fire (with enthusiasm), fire someone's imagination, fuel, brighten, animate, lift, quicken informal give someone a buzz, give someone a kick North American informal give someone a charge exciting, stirring, action-packed, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, electrifying, passionate, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, heady, soul-stirring North American stem-winding rare inspiriting, anthemic 1.1no object Experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. thrill to the magic of the world's greatest guitarist Example sentencesExamples We thrill to their victories, commit their most heroic moments to memory, defend our favourite players with almost theological passion. The Creator gave me eyes and senses to thrill to the appeal of femininity. I thrill to the notion that someone is doing something More Important Than Weblogging. The bagpipes are warpipes and those who thrill to them today are the inheritors of a warrior tradition. The fantasy junkies who thrill to Lord of the Rings and role-play games form one obvious tribe. Contempt is a daring idea to build a character around, much less a whole movie, and you thrill to Norton's hyperactive rant, his attitude. Moviegoers can thrill to a spinning top exploding in mid-air! They'll still thrill to the action scenes and laugh at the jokes. Gearheads will thrill to see racecars up close; lots of other activities are planned. At a retail price of $32.99, the diehard Disney fanatic in your life will thrill to have this gem added their collection. Scorsese today is still one of America's best film-makers, and he still makes films that we can thrill to and think about. As you read this special issue on Prisons, thrill to the fact that lives are being changed - in spite of their presence in prison cells. I'm afraid I began to thrill to the prospect of her casting. It's not that veeries are especially handsome thrushes, but I thrill to their song that rolls down the scale in an emphatic and ringing manner. Geologists will thrill to the revelation of the layers of limestone, shale and sandstone. Rather, we thrill to the juxtaposition of four amazing actors trading turns as the literary lovers in their prime and autumnal years. What urban child doesn't thrill to the idea of clear pools and islands, the cleanness, the space, the apparently ownerless wilderness that they can call their own? After all, everybody loves the bangs and it's a cold heart that won't thrill to their kaleidoscopic display. We thrill to see athletic skill - abilities that most of us possess to a degree - raised to the utmost level. Blood Money, however, has some of his best work - aficionados will thrill to a couple of tracks in particular. 2no object, with adverbial (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor. the shock of alarm thrilled through her Example sentencesExamples He thrust the sheets back into the portfolio, and a strange feeling of pain thrilled through him. Exquisite pleasure thrilled through every nerve in my body. As she watched his back disappear, an emotion thrilled up into her chest. 2.1literary no object Quiver or throb. Synonyms be/feel excited, tingle, feel joy informal get a buzz out of, get a kick out of North American informal get a charge out of rush, race, surge, cascade, course, flood, flow, gush, wash, well up, sweep, flash, blaze, throb, quiver, shiver, flutter, shudder, vibrate Phrases thrills and spills informal Excitement and exhilaration, especially when derived from dangerous sports or entertainments. experience the thrills and spills of water sports Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense 'pierce or penetrate'): alteration of dialect thirl 'pierce'. In medieval times thrill meant ‘to pierce, penetrate’, and the word is related to through and thorough. The sense ‘to affect with a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure’ dates back to the 17th century, but it was not until the early 20th century that someone delighted could say ‘I'm thrilled!’ The first thrillers were exciting plays in the 1880s. Rhymes bill, Brazil, brill, Camille, chill, cookchill, dill, distil (US distill), downhill, drill, Edgehill, Estoril, fill, freewill, frill, fulfil (US fulfill), Gill, goodwill, grill, grille, hill, ill, instil, kill, krill, mil, mill, nil, Phil, pill, quadrille, quill, rill, Seville, shill, shrill, sill, skill, spadille, spill, squill, still, stock-still, swill, thill, till, trill, twill, until, uphill, will noun.1 phr. Definition of thrill in US English: thrill nounθrɪlTHril 1A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. the thrill of jumping out of an airplane Example sentencesExamples The brooding, slow-building suspense of the Japanese original, Ring, has been replaced with cheap thrills that make you jump not because they're actually scary but because they come as a surprise. It was a call that sent a thrill of genuine excitement down the spine of every weary hack sitting there wondering whether the post-election day was ever going to end. But what of the thrills and heart-pounding excitement that were so much a part of her days in the player's game? ‘She was quite prepared to look to the defendant for excitement and sexual thrills,’ said Judge Stokes. I still recall with delight the thrill of watching him learn to scoot around on the floor. The school team served up some excellent displays of football and provided their supporters with lots of thrills and excitement. For though it's a challenge, it's a rewarding one, and the thrill and pleasure of coasting down the other side more than makes up for the hour spent pedalling in earnest to reach the peak. Even when it came, the first 0-0 draw of the World Cup between world champions France and Uruguay, was full of thrills, drama and excitement. We receive just the right amount of thrills and whiteknuckled excitement, and enough time in between to enjoy the scenery and laugh and have a great time. The third match between India and Sri Lanka in the aiwa Cup gave all these thrills, excitement and jubilation, to millions of cricket fans all over the world. He has brought with him a support team of 60 people as well as props that fill seven trucks, Gallup promised Chinese audiences two hours of excitement and thrills. Listening to good English can provide a real thrill of pleasure. The sheer thrill and enjoyment they took from the game is something that will live with me. I can honestly say that I felt a little thrill of excitement. He felt the thrill and excitement tingle up his back and he gave a small shiver, stepping closer to her. For the growing tribe of philatelists in the city, stamp collection provides a window to the world with all the thrills and pleasures of an educative and fascinating hobby. Three enterprising Killorglin students were treated to the thrill of a lifetime last Wednesday thanks to generous business tycoon Bill Cullen. I felt a thrill of excitement as I floated weightless, suspended over the void. The thought sent a delightful thrill through her, making her loins tingle with an anticipation of shared pleasure. They were delighted someone they knew had won the award, and no doubt their excitement gave Rhonda a thrill too. Synonyms excitement, feeling of excitement, thrilling experience, stimulation, sensation, glow, tingle, titillation 1.1 An experience that produces a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. to ride a winner is always a thrill Example sentencesExamples It was kind of a thrill to ride the wave of negativity that 800 people can generate. That experience was a thrill for me, especially when he commented that I caught on rather quickly to things that had taken him most of his childhood to master. I mean, it's usually a thrill to hear what readers think, and to see that I've made some connection across the ether. TWO days of sporting thrills will kick off in Bolton tomorrow morning with the start of the Greater Manchester Youth Games. They were a family like us doing something that families like us do: enjoying the thrill of fleeing the spray from the big waves that break against the sea wall in stormy conditions. The fight hadn't solved any problems, but its continued existence, a familiar sensation from my former life, was a thrill. But again, the biggest thrill of my day is surfing great waves in Baja in places that I've helped save. Listening to Scott's deep pride and simple joy as she described her Olympic experience was a thrill. So it was a thrill to hear from Jed, who'd come across my name on the Web and wanted to get in touch. It would also be a thrill to hear that squall of feedback at every public occasion where a national anthem is required. As an author, it was a thrill to create emotion in an audience. Tell us, do you seek the thrill rides at the amusement park or is the carousel more your speed? The thrill and sheer experience of Rome is very distinctive and unique. 1.2 A wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation. a thrill of excitement ran through her Example sentencesExamples Many people practice this type of exhibitionism to get a thrill or a rush from it. Her body ached sweetly with the memories of the previous night's dream and the sensation of the sheets brushing over her skin sent small thrills through her. I felt an immense thrill rush, hoping he had finally taken a good look at my captor's feet. A familiar thrill rushed through me as I took everything in. His lips moved up her neck in a light fashion and gave her an uncomfortable thrill such that she shuddered. The thought of seeing him again causes a little thrill of nervousness. These people don't come to the Dales to enjoy the scenery, since they don't linger long enough to enjoy it; they just come for cheap thrills and adrenaline rushes. Hikari knew the striking thrill of emotion before she could even think about it. The emphasis of her words doesn't escape Jem, and he suddenly feels a thrill of nervousness. The game delivers an exhilarating thrill ride down huge wave faces and into barreling tubes, allowing gamers to pull off unbelievable moves. He grins as his body trembles with the thrill of true fear, the first he's felt since he faced the Masks. At points it hugs the very edge of the rim, giving me a nervous thrill. ‘He is just the right height for me,’ she thought, feeling a thrill of happiness surging through her. Without knowing it, he touched his cheek where her lips had been only moments before and felt a thrill rush through him. When he gently squeezed her left arm, the electric thrill surged through her again, just as strongly as before. It often takes a sensation to create a thrill or terror, to take us beyond simple awareness to a throbbingly self-conscious recognition of the new. The thrill starts with the phone call, then the nervous anticipation when you arrive, then that moment when, if she has a maid, the door opens and you see her for the first time. This detected the sensation of thrill through real-time sampling and analysis of physiological reactions. But most of all I'm getting thrills of emotions that I haven't felt for such a long time, that I'd almost forgotten. Risk is not a necessary requirement for sensation-seeking, although it does intensify the thrill for a high sensation-seeker. Synonyms tremor, wave, rush, surge, flash, flush, blaze, stab, dart, throb, tremble, quiver, flutter, shudder, vibration 2Medicine A vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope. Example sentencesExamples A precordial thrill, machinery-like murmur, and right bundle branch block were noted. An arteriovenous fistula of the left arm had a palpable thrill. All vital signs were within normal limits, and no precordial murmurs, friction rubs, or thrills were present. Stenosis in the artery causes a swishing sound, which is heard as a bruit on auscultation and also may be felt as a thrill or slight vibration in the vessel on palpation. This systolic thrill is associated with an ejection type murmur heard best over the pulmonary area. 2.1archaic A throb or pulsation. Synonyms twinge, pang, ache, throb, spasm, cramp, dart, blaze, prick, flash, gnawing verbθrɪlTHril 1with object Cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. his kiss thrilled and excited her they were thrilled with the results I'm thrilled to death they were thrilled to pieces Example sentencesExamples I can tell you that I am thrilled to death, no pun intended. I answer all me fan mail personally and I believe in that, because I'm thrilled to bits. I was thrilled to learn that I was going down to Brownsville, Texas. They thrilled Canadian fans by winning the World Series in 1992 and 1993. But you know, we're just thrilled with the success that the show has had. His parents were thrilled to have Irene and Audrey for dinner. Our baby is due the first week of March, and we are thrilled beyond belief. For their part, the people were thrilled with their new Queen. The couple are thrilled with their latest addition and so is their four-year-old son, Taylor, who has a companion to play with. Dylan didn't exactly look thrilled at the thought of being back in Michigan. He seemed genuinely thrilled to be back on the mound, even without a blazing fastball. I picked up a catnip toy for Digger (there's a certain kind he really likes), and he was very thrilled with it. "I'm genuinely thrilled by our prospects. Commodore Robert Hughes was thrilled with the day's events, which he said had been ‘absolutely fantastic’. We could hear her crying, she was so thrilled to hear his voice. She was absolutely thrilled with the win as was her family who have supported her all the way since she first began her athletics career 5 years ago. Overall, I'm not thrilled with any of the choices for 2008, but then I rarely am. Personally, I think our male audience is thrilled to see women who love video games. She said: ‘This is the first time I've owned my own place and I'm thrilled to bits.’ On Sunday The Thrills will be thrilling their fans with a spectacular live show. Synonyms excite, stimulate, arouse, rouse, inspire, give joy to, delight, give pleasure to, stir, stir up, exhilarate, intoxicate, electrify, galvanize, move, motivate, fire, fire with enthusiasm, fire someone's imagination, fuel, brighten, animate, lift, quicken exciting, stirring, action-packed, rip-roaring, gripping, riveting, fascinating, dramatic, hair-raising, rousing, lively, animated, spirited, stimulating, moving, inspiring, inspirational, electrifying, passionate, impassioned, emotive, emotional, emotion-charged, heady, soul-stirring 1.1no object Experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. thrill to the magic of the world's greatest guitarist Example sentencesExamples It's not that veeries are especially handsome thrushes, but I thrill to their song that rolls down the scale in an emphatic and ringing manner. Gearheads will thrill to see racecars up close; lots of other activities are planned. Scorsese today is still one of America's best film-makers, and he still makes films that we can thrill to and think about. The bagpipes are warpipes and those who thrill to them today are the inheritors of a warrior tradition. What urban child doesn't thrill to the idea of clear pools and islands, the cleanness, the space, the apparently ownerless wilderness that they can call their own? Blood Money, however, has some of his best work - aficionados will thrill to a couple of tracks in particular. Contempt is a daring idea to build a character around, much less a whole movie, and you thrill to Norton's hyperactive rant, his attitude. After all, everybody loves the bangs and it's a cold heart that won't thrill to their kaleidoscopic display. The Creator gave me eyes and senses to thrill to the appeal of femininity. Moviegoers can thrill to a spinning top exploding in mid-air! The fantasy junkies who thrill to Lord of the Rings and role-play games form one obvious tribe. I thrill to the notion that someone is doing something More Important Than Weblogging. We thrill to see athletic skill - abilities that most of us possess to a degree - raised to the utmost level. They'll still thrill to the action scenes and laugh at the jokes. I'm afraid I began to thrill to the prospect of her casting. At a retail price of $32.99, the diehard Disney fanatic in your life will thrill to have this gem added their collection. As you read this special issue on Prisons, thrill to the fact that lives are being changed - in spite of their presence in prison cells. Geologists will thrill to the revelation of the layers of limestone, shale and sandstone. Rather, we thrill to the juxtaposition of four amazing actors trading turns as the literary lovers in their prime and autumnal years. We thrill to their victories, commit their most heroic moments to memory, defend our favourite players with almost theological passion. 2no object, with adverbial (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor. the shock of alarm thrilled through her Example sentencesExamples As she watched his back disappear, an emotion thrilled up into her chest. He thrust the sheets back into the portfolio, and a strange feeling of pain thrilled through him. Exquisite pleasure thrilled through every nerve in my body. 2.1literary no object Quiver or throb. Synonyms be excited, feel excited, tingle, feel joy rush, race, surge, cascade, course, flood, flow, gush, wash, well up, sweep, flash, blaze, throb, quiver, shiver, flutter, shudder, vibrate Phrases the thrill of the chase Pleasure and excitement derived from seeking something desired, especially a sexual partner. I was so lost in the thrill of the chase that I didn't realize we were entirely incompatible Example sentencesExamples There's not what you could call a plethora of foxes round here, but you still have the thrill of the chase. Like the Antiques Roadshow, Reclaimers justifies itself as part bargain hunt - with all the thrill of the chase - and part history lesson. Women want to revisit the passion and lust of a new physical relationship and enjoy the thrill of the chase. And no matter how much single people claim they want to live on their own (and fair enough if the only alternative is picking up the dirty pants of your sexually-hibernating cocoa partner) everyone loves the thrill of the chase. India enjoy the thrill of the chase as chastened England head home I've even heard them argue that the foxes actually, you know, quite like it, the thrill of the chase - until they're ripped to pieces. Sportsmen, seeking the thrill of the chase, released rabbits, hares and foxes. This way you could enjoy the thrill of the chase without the expense of owning a horse. They enjoy the pageantry, the horsemanship and the countryside. They relish the thrill of the chase, but stress that they derive pleasure from hunting, not killing. I think he enjoyed being successful and loved the thrill of the chase in business. thrills and chills informal Excitement and exhilaration, especially when derived from dangerous sports or entertainments. audiences were in a mood for thrills and chills this weekend Origin Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’. noun.1 phr.
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