Basic Details
Word: Thrill
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A strong feeling of excitement or happiness; to cause someone to feel excited.
Synonyms: Excitement, rush, exhilaration, joy
Antonyms: Boredom, dullness, apathy
Idioms and Phrases
- Thrill of the chase: The excitement gained from pursuing something, often used in the context of competition or adventure. Example: "He revels in the thrill of the chase when playing his favourite sport."
- Get a thrill out of: To enjoy or derive pleasure from something. Example: "She gets a thrill out of riding roller coasters at the amusement park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The thrill of riding the roller coaster made her scream with excitement.
Example 2: He felt a thrill of happiness when he won the racing game.
Example 3: The adventure movie was filled with thrilling moments that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "thrill" originated in the late Middle English period, coming from the word "thrihhan," meaning to pierce or pierce through? It was used in the context of excitement or a shivering sensation.
Famous Quote
"The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thrill" mean?
a) A feeling of exhaustion
b) A strong feeling of excitement
c) A type of dance
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A strong feeling of excitement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thrill"?
a) Boredom
b) Exhilaration
c) Sadness
d) Silence
Answer: b) Exhilaration
3. Which word is an antonym of "thrill"?
a) Excitement
b) Joy
c) Apathy
d) Rush
Answer: c) Apathy
4. Which sentence uses "thrill" correctly?
a) The thrill of the concert made everyone sit quietly.
b) She felt a thrill when she opened her birthday presents.
c) The thrill walked slowly down the street.
d) He enjoys the thrill of sleeping in his bed.
Answer: b) She felt a thrill when she opened her birthday presents.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "thrill"?
a) Get a thrill out of
b) On cloud nine
c) Break the ice
d) Kill two birds with one stone
Answer: a) Get a thrill out of
