Thrill

A sharp, electric rush of excitement.

Family Joy
Valence strongly positive
Arousal high activation
Intensity Moderate
Opposite Flatness

A sharp, electric rush of excitement. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where thrill lives in the body

Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Moderate
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Moderate
Stomach
A sinking pull or knot
Moderate
Arms
Subtle activation
Quiet

Related emotions

ExhilarationJoy familyExcitementAnticipation familyElationJoy familyFlatnessThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for thrill. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.