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thrill

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/θrɪl/ · thrill

To cause someone to feel excitement or exhilaration.

Meanings

verbformal

To cause someone to feel excitement or exhilaration.

کسی کو خوشی یا جوش کا احساس دلانا۔

سرخوشی دینا

surkhushi dena

Synonyms

exciteelatethrillخوش کرناجوش دلاناشوق دینا

Antonyms

boredisappointdismayبور کرناناامید کرنامایوس کرنا

Common Collocations

  • thrill of excitement
  • thrill seeking
  • a thrilling experience

Example Sentences

The roller coaster ride thrilled everyone.

رےسلر کوسٹر کی سواری نے سب کو خوش کردیا۔

Roller coaster ki sawari ne sab ko khush kar diya.

She felt a thrill of adventure as she jumped from the plane.

جب وہ ہوائی جہاز سے چھوٹی، تو اسے ایک مہم کا سرور محسوس ہوا۔

Jab woh hawai jahaz se chhoti, to use aik muhim ka suroor mehsoos hua.

Winning the championship sent a thrill of joy through the team.

چیمپیئن شپ جیتنے سے ٹیم میں خوشی کی لہر دوڑ گئی۔

Championship jeetne se team mein khushi ki lehar daud gayi.

Easily Confused With

thrill-seeker:A thrill-seeker actively seeks out exciting experiences, whereas to thrill is simply to cause excitement.
nounformal

A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

ایک اچانک خوشی اور جوش کا احساس۔

سرخوشی

surkhushi

Synonyms

excitementelationjoyخوشیجو شمسرت

Antonyms

boredomdullnessdisappointmentبوریتسستناامیدی

Common Collocations

  • a thrill of excitement
  • a thrill ride
  • the thrill of victory

Example Sentences

He felt a thrill as he reached the top of the mountain.

جب وہ پہاڑ کی چوٹی پر پہنچا تو اسے خوشی کا احساس ہوا۔

Jab woh pahad ki choti par pohancha to use khushi ka ehsaas hua.

The thrill of the moment was unforgettable.

اس لمحے کی خوشی ناقابل فراموش تھی۔

Is lamhe ki khushi naqab-e-faramoosh thi.

There was a thrill in the air during the festival.

میلے کے دوران ہوا میں ایک خوشی تھی۔

Mele ke dauran hawa mein aik khushi thi.

Easily Confused With

chill:A chill is a sensation of coolness, while a thrill is a sense of excitement.

Word Family

thrilling
adjectiveدلچسپ
thrill-seeker
nounخوشی طلب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of riding a thrill-seeking roller coaster.

Imagine yourself on a roller coaster, screaming with excitement.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

موج کدے میں آج ہے سرگوشی کا شوق، کیوں نہ بیٹھی جائے وہاں سب کو خوشی کا شوق۔

Mauj kade mein aaj hai saraghoshi ka shauq, Kyun na bethi jaye wahan sab ko khushi ka shauq.

In the place of waves today, there is a passion for whispers, Why not sit there, everyone loves the thrill of joy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خوشی بانٹنے سے بڑھتی ہے۔

Khushi baantne se barhti hai.

Happiness increases when shared.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "þyrlian" — to shake, tremble

First known use: 15th century

The word 'thrill' has evolved from its Old English roots and initially referred to a physical sensation of shaking or trembling, which later expanded to represent excitement and pleasure.