thrill

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the swift release of a store of affective force
  2. noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
  3. noun something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

Etymology

From Old English þȳrlian (“to pierce”), derived from þȳrel (“hole”) (archaic English thirl). Doublet of thirl (verb).

In classic literature

Synonyms

bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, kick

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