THRILL
Scrabble letter values: T1H4R1I1L1L1 = 9
Definition
- noun the swift release of a store of affective force. — synonyms: bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, kick
- noun an almost pleasurable sensation of fright. — synonyms: frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, tingle
- noun something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation.
- verb cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input.
- verb feel sudden intense sensation or emotion. — synonyms: tickle, vibrate
- verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement. — synonyms: shudder, shiver, throb
- verb fill with sublime emotion. — synonyms: exhilarate, tickle_pink, inebriate, exalt, beatify
Examples
- “they got a great bang out of it”
- “what a boot!”
- “he got a quick rush from injecting heroin”