thrill

9 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #6,705 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the swift release of a store of affective force

verb

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/θɹˈɪl/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural thrills

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

the swift release of a store of affective force

feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

fill with sublime emotion

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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