thrill

Definition

  • verb: to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy
  • verb: to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement
  • usually + 'at' or 'to'
  • synonyms: warbling, trill, pierce

Examples

  • He gets a big 'thrill' out of seeing his grandchildren. [=seeing his grandchildren makes him very happy]

  • The campaign has been a 'thrill ride' from the beginning. [=the campaign has been very exciting]

  • She got the 'thrill of her life' from seeing the Queen. [=seeing the Queen was very exciting]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) First you were all, like, whoa! And then we were all, like, whoa! - Then you were, like, whoa... - What are you talking about? You, mini-man! Taking on the jellies. You got serious thrill issues, dude. Awesome. Oh, my stomach. Man, no hurling on the shell. l just waxed it. - So, Mr Turtle... (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo