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thrills

NOUN

sudden excitement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adventure fun inspiration pleasure wallop

STRONG

bang blast charge circus fireworks flash flush kicks lift refreshment response sensation stimulation tingle titillation turn-on twitter upper

WEAK

good feeling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sadness

WEAK

calm depression

VERB

excite, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate delight electrify enchant fire up inspire tickle titillate wow

STRONG

arouse enthuse flush flutter galvanize glow grab juice move palpitate quicken quiver rally rouse score send stir tingle tremble

WEAK

blow away go over big key up knock one's socks off race one's motor stir up turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage disenchant repulse

STRONG

be still calm dissuade dull lose retard weaken

WEAK

bring down depress dishearten

Example Sentences

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To float comfortably off to dreamland with a book, find a writer who informs, entertains and keeps the thrills modest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

We play together occasionally, which thrills me even more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Live theater in theme parks can feel like a moving target, as conventional wisdom often argues that today’s smartphone-addled guests are after thrills and more attention-grabbing, interactive experiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

After the thrills and spills of the ice hockey, the Games will close in the elegant surroundings of Verona.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I bet a rollercoaster back to Jankburg would be completely flat and devoid of thrills, “The first rollercoaster in the world on which you can actually nap,” I bet they’d advertise.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle