B2nounemotionssport
US/θrɪl/
UK/θrɪl/
a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
In context
Riding the roller coaster gave her a real thrill.
He felt a thrill of excitement as the plane took off.
For me, the thrill of the chase is more fun than winning.
Words that go with thrill
verb + noun
- get a thrillKids get a thrill from fireworks.
- feel a thrillShe felt a thrill when her name was called.
noun + preposition
- thrill ofI love the thrill of travel.
adjective + noun
- cheap thrillGossip is just a cheap thrill.
- sheer thrillThey ran for the sheer thrill of it.
noun + noun
- thrill seekerThrill seekers love bungee jumping.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am thrilling to meet you.Correct: I am thrilled to meet you.